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Created January 29, 2018 06:46
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Set root password for Linux machines
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set_root_password.sh
# Switch to root user
sudo -s
# Update password:
passwd # Enter new password and confirm by repeating it
# Switch back to listed user (e.g. tom)
su tom
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