Description

This article clarifies a potential question regarding root-password encryption for the AUTO_INSTALL_INSTRUCTIONS file.

Solution

A user may encounter a vJSA document (Setting up a JSA Silent Installation) containing instructions for performing an unattended installation, also known as a ‘silent installation.’ 

The instructions in the document present an option to supply the encrypted password, as shown in the following message.

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root_password Required The password for the root account. You can encrypt the password,

if required. If you leave this parameter blank, the password is not

updated. <password>

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The information is outdated; the option to supply the encryption value is not supported.

 

 

Modification History

2025-12-09 : Article Created