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Script Admin Password Change
We currently deploy over 100+ ReadyNAS devices in our organization, all with the Egnyte StorageSync app loaded. Our organization hosts the majority of its files in Egnyte.
Now that we have this ma...
Ahmun wrote:
Question: Will Netgear support this method of updating the local admin's password?
Their ssh policy is https://kb.netgear.com/30068/ReadyNAS-OS-6-SSH-access-support-and-configuration-guides
Netgear wrote:... using SSH is at the user's own risk.
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Support may be denied if it is determined that actions taken through SSH have contributed to problems encountered on the ReadyNAS.
Based on this, I'd say that using this script will not result in denial of support. But the usage itself is at your own risk.
Note that I do not work for Netgear.
The issue is whether or not I can get Netgear to "bless" my solution.
Currently I don't have any device inside the 90-day support window for complimentary full support.
I do have a few devices incoming and will try to open a ticket.
If they "bless" my solution, I'll share the actual script here.
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