Reset Root Password from XenCenter

Reset root password of a Linux VPS from Xencenter

• Shutdown the VPS using the XenCenter controls.
• Right click on VPS and select Properties.
• Change OS Boot Parameters under Boot options to single in case of CentOS. For other Linux/Unix OS, change it to rw init=/bin/bash. (Don't forget to copy the original value)
• Save and Start the VPS.
• Reset the password using passwd command.
• Shutdown the VPS.
• Change OS Boot Parameters to the original value.
• Save and Start the VPS.