The configuration remains intact after this process is done.
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Steve Puluka BSEET - Juniper Ambassador
IP Architect - DQE Communications Pittsburgh, PA (Metro Ethernet & ISP)
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-18-2022 17:47
From: RAY SALAZAR
Subject: Root Password Recovery on a SRX345 with JUNOS 19.4R3-S13
Hi Community,
The client has a HA cluster of two Juniper Networks SRX345 with the JUNOS 19.4R3-S13 version. The cluster is working wonderfully, but the root account password no longer works. We have tried logging in with previous passwords and all attempts were unsuccessful whether it was through J-Web, SSH, and Serial. Now, it is necessary to perform a password recovery as described in this document: User Access and Authentication Administration Guide for Junos OS (Recover a Root Password | Junos OS | Juniper Networks). Although it seems straightforward, it does not mention whether the SRX/cluster configuration would remain intact.
This will be my first time performing a password recovery on a Juniper Networks SRX device. Also, during this process, we will leave the second node online while working on the primary node which is to be offline.
Any advice and feedback would be helpful and appreciated.
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Ray
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