Re: Infomix on SCO Unix

David Williams wrote: > > In article <01bc3621$e906f820$c460db86@sappho.cs.rhbnc.ac.uk>, Dave > Cohen <d.cohen@rhbnc.ac.uk> writes > >I have been contacted by a company who have lost their root password on SCO > >Unix. > >This machine is running an infomix server. > >Can I just turn off the machine? Do I need an infomix password to shut > NO. > >down infomix first? Is syncing the disks enough? > Yes and No. > >Is there a file that, as root, I can delete or edit to reset infomix > >passwords. > > > N0, run passwd -l informix to enter a new informix password. > > >Dave Cohen, RHBNC > > -- > David Williams If you have neither the root nor informix passwords, you can try the "crack" utility on the /etc/passwd file. MAKE SURE you have the company's permission to do this!!! Also, try guessing common passwords like "informix", "manager", "database", "dba", the SA's and DBA's children's names and other company-specific key words. If you have informix's password...nevermind; login as informix and shutdown like you should. -- Matthew C. Reprogle Delco Electronics - IC Integrated Manufacturing phone: (765)451-9651 Internet: mcreprog@mail.delcoelect.com FAX: (765)451-8230