2003 reset of Directory Restore Admin Password

How To Reset the Directory Services Restore Mode Administrator Account Password in Windows Server 2003

is this the correct how to to reset the directory restore password.
i have to reset it since I have no clue what it is when my boss got fired.
nice huh!?

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Devilsbane

This sounds correct. I've never had to do it but do recall reading about it.

Does this mean promotion?

crrussell3

itdaddy wrote: »

How To Reset the Directory Services Restore Mode Administrator Account Password in Windows Server 2003

is this the correct how to to reset the directory restore password.
i have to reset it since I have no clue what it is when my boss got fired.
nice huh!?

That would be to procedure. It's a good idea to have this be part of your (at least yearly) changing of passwords for system accounts, etc.

Also make sure to change it on EACH domain controller, as this is not synced.

Shadly1

Know it well young Skywalker... because it's a test question.

itdaddy

hahhaha I love star wars too..yeah thanks just making sure...

when my boss got fired he died with some main passwords...thanks
so much for verifying going forward yeah!