Getting Started with BIG-IP Next: Installing Central Manager on VMware ESXi

Introductions have been made, fundamentals have been shared, and NOW it's time to make stuff happen! In this article, I'll show you how to get BIG-IP Next Central Manager installed on VMware ESXi. ...
Updated Feb 02, 2024
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DevBabu
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Apr 16, 2024

Is SSH access to BIG-IP Next CM locked or not allowed ?  I can open a connection on port 22 but whatever password i try for root or admin I get access denied. 

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    Apr 17, 2024

    yes, you can SSH to CM. It might be a little confusing, but the cli and the gui have an admin username, though can be different passwords. Try admin with ssh instead of root.

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      Apr 18, 2024

      Thanks. Looks like my admin account password is messed up then for SSH. I can successfully login via GUI but getting permission denied while using SSH.

      Is there a different default password for SSH access ? Besides, is there any way I can reset the admin password for SSH access? I don't see option via GUI.