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dalore
on Aug 28, 2012
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Add two-factor authentication to your ssh in 30 se...
What happens if you lose your normal password? Why you boot up into single user mode using the console like the old days of when you forgot the root password.
count
on Aug 28, 2012
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And how do you do that with cloud instances? :)
pixelcort
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Some VPS providers offer "console" access to the machine, which would probably allow someone to drop down into single user mode.
http://www.linode.com/faq.cfm#do-you-provide-console-access
Ralith
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Same way you do when you forget the root password on a normal configuration.
justincormack
on Aug 29, 2012
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Install a new instance! Its all disposable hardware.
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