To reset the forgotten admin@local password in VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.x follow the below steps:

  1. Log in to vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.x Appliance as root via SSH or Console.
  2. Replace the attached vami-vlcm-passwd-reset script and place it in /opt/vmware/share/vami/
  3. Run the below command:
                   /opt/vmware/share/vami/vami-vlcm-passwd-reset
  1. Provide a new admin@local password and confirm it