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The process takes approximately 20 minutes.
1.
Log in to the system as root.
2.
Type
factory-reset
3.
Answer the questions as required:
The recommended responses will reset the system completely to a factory default state.
Prompt
Recommended response
Keep option keys [YES/NO]?
YES
Keep IP configuration [YES/NO]?
YES
Keep ssh keys [YES/NO]?
YES
Keep ssl certificates and keys [YES/NO]?
YES
Keep root and admin passwords [YES/NO]?
YES
Save log files [YES/NO]?
YES
4.
Finally, confirm that you want to proceed.
Resetting Your Administrator Password or Root Password
If you have forgotten the password for either an administrator account or the root account and you are using a VM
(Virtual Machine) Expressway, you can reset it using the following procedure:
(Virtual Machine) Expressway, you can reset it using the following procedure:
1.
Open the vSphere client.
2.
Click on the link Launch Console.
2.
Reboot the Expressway.
3.
In the vSphere console log in with the username
pwrec
. No password is required.
4.
When prompted, select the account (root or the username of the administrator account) whose password you
want to change.
want to change.
5.
You will be prompted for a new password.
The pwrec account is only active for one minute following a reboot. After that time you will have to reboot the system
again to reset the password.
again to reset the password.
Appendix 2: VM Expressway Activation Process
Follow this procedure to activate your Cisco Expressway software.
1.
Ensure you have downloaded and installed the virtual Expressway software before attempting to register your
Product Authorization Keys (PAKs) that you will have received via email. The Expressway software can be
downloaded from the link contained in your email or from
Product Authorization Keys (PAKs) that you will have received via email. The Expressway software can be
downloaded from the link contained in your email or from
You need to select and install Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) software. After you
have completed this procedure, including the installation of the Expressway Series key, the web interface
will change to indicate Cisco Expressway.
have completed this procedure, including the installation of the Expressway Series key, the web interface
will change to indicate Cisco Expressway.
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Appendix 2: VM Expressway Activation Process