A Linux server needs to be accessed, but the root password is not available. Which of the following would BEST allow an administrator to regain access and set a new known password at the same time?

The correct answer is A. Boot into a single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command.. Boot into single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command. Summary of below link. 1. Boot to single user mode. 2. remote drive. 3. change password using passwd. https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-change-root-password-linux

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ABoot into a single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command.
BBoot into a single-user mode and reset the password by editing the /etc/passwd file.
CBoot into a single-user mode and reset the password by editing the /etc/shadow file.
DBoot into a single-user mode and reset the password via the chage command.

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Boot into single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command. Summary of below link. 1. Boot to single user mode. 2. remote drive. 3. change password using passwd. https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-change-root-password-linux

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#single-user mode#root password reset#passwd command#system recovery

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