Root Password on NW Network Appliance

Issue

Does changing the Root password have any effect on the NetWitness Application?

Resolution

The Root password for the operating system (i.e. root account) is separate from the NetWitness application and services. If the root account password is changed, it will not have any adverse effect. To change the root password, it will require one to logon the host su as root and run the command below:

passwd

You will be prompted to enter the password twice.  

If the previous root password is forgotten, please refer to the KB article 

Notes

For more information about how to change the root password if the current password is unknown.
000026589 

Documentation for managing security on NetWitness application is available on RSA Community under Security and Administration for each version.

Internal Comments

Created Nov 15, 2021, in response to case #02278791.

Product Details

RSA Product Set: RSA NetWitness Platform
RSA Product/Service Type: Core Appliance
RSA Version/Condition: 11.x
Platform: Linux

Summary

Does changing the root password have effect on the NetWitness Application?

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