Save the GUID recovery file to a USB drive and keep it safe.
After resetting root , log in via SSH and run: cp-vra-1e1602 password reset
This model number typically corresponds to a network camera (or similar OEM security camera). The reset process applies to most Vivotek fixed dome/bullet cameras. Save the GUID recovery file to a USB drive and keep it safe
If the CP-VRA-1E1602 has a locked GRUB or if you cannot boot into single-user mode, use a live Linux environment. with embedded PostgresSQL
This appliance runs a hardened SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) or Photon OS, with embedded PostgresSQL, vRA services, and Kubernetes pods. A password reset is a simple Linux passwd command—it requires stopping services, mounting disks in recovery mode, and re-syncing credentials with vIDM (vRealize Identity Manager).