Ability to change the root password when deploying a VM

[pirminjanka]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Currently it is not possible to change the root password during the deployment process of a Linux vm with openvm tools installed

Describe the solution you'd like

It should be possible to change the root password during the deployment process of a linux vm with the help of openvm tools because our customers order the VM in self-service and provide the root password there

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

Additional context

No response

[xiaofengw-vmware]

Thank @pirminjanka, I have opened an internal ticket to track your request. As it involves some security-related concerns, we need an internal evaluation before providing further answers. Once there are results, I will update this thread.

[xiaofengw-vmware]

@pirminjanka As a workaround, you could leverage our customization script feature and run your pre-defined script to change root password. For details please refer to
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/74880