topic Nexus 7 and 9k admin password rotation in Data Center Switches

Nexus 7 and 9k admin password rotation

Timothy Sass — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:16:16 GMT

There is a requirement to change admin password on various platforms in an organisation that I support. Basically, this is based on a Nexus 7k, 9k platforms.

I know I use tcl scripting to configure this event, however I would like to know if there are any examples. We have more than 50 devices that apply to this security directive.

Also, I think I can use the Cisco Nexus Dashboard, however we have not installed it.

Thanks! Tim...

Re: Nexus 7 and 9k admin password rotation

Dawei — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:35:58 GMT

Hi Tim,

Is the current admin password the same for all devices? Do you need to change the password for all the switches? If so, it is better to use Python Netmiko to accomplish this.

Re: Nexus 7 and 9k admin password rotation

Timothy Sass — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:46:57 GMT

Hey Dawei...

Thanks for the reply. I think all of the passwords are the same, however our customer does not use Python Netmiko. I am not sure how to implement NETMIKO... so that would be extra work. If I could use EEM scripts or tcp scripts directly on the switch, that would be better. Also, can I do a mass change via Cisco Nexus Dashboard?

Thanks! Tim...