System Boot Passwords¶
Password protection can be enabled on the VOSS Automate boot loader configuration from the CLI. Commands are available to check, enable and disable the bootloader password.
system boot password - Check if a bootloader password is enabled or disabled.
system boot password enable - Prompts for and sets the platform user boot loader password. Refer to the topic on Passwords for password text requirements.
system boot password disable - Disable the bootloader password if it is enabled.
system boot password reset - If a password has been set, reset the bootloader password and enter a new password. If the system boot password is disabled when the command is run, a message will show this.
For example:
$ system boot password System boot password disabled. $ system boot password reset You are about to reset the boot password. Do you wish to continue? y System boot password is disabled. Enable the system boot password first. $ system boot password enable You are about to enable the boot password. Do you wish to continue? y Valid passwords must contain: at least one lower- and one upper-case letter, at least one numeric digit and a special character eg. !#@$%&^* Please enter platform user boot password: Password: Please re-enter password Password: System boot password enabled. $ system boot password reset You are about to reset the boot password. Do you wish to continue? y status true Valid passwords must contain: at least one lower- and one upper-case letter, at least one numeric digit and a special character eg. !#@$%&^* Please enter platform user boot password: Password: Please re-enter password Password: System boot password enabled.
System boot passwords can also be enabled and set upon installation. Refer to the topic on Installation Details in the Installation Guide.