View default admin user password

Accessing the password

The default admin password is stored as a secret in a private Key Vault created during dataplane setup.

Prerequisites

Choose one of the following secure access methods:

• Using an Azure VM:

  • Ensure the VM's subnet and virtual network are added to the Key Vault's allowed list. See Use a new or existing VM in Azure.

• Adding Your Client IP:

  • Go to Key Vault > Settings > Networking.
  • Under Firewalls and virtual networks, add your IP address.

    See, Add your Client IP.

• Creating a Private Endpoint:

  • Set up a private endpoint for the Key Vault within your virtual network.
  • This is the most secure method, keeping traffic within Azure's backbone.

    See Creating a Private Endpoint.

Steps to view the secret

1. Assign Permissions:

   • Grant the Key Vault Reader role to the user.
   • The Key Vault name typically starts with kv-ibmbyoc-*.

2. Navigate to the Secret:

   • Go to Azure Portal > Key Vault > Objects > Secrets.
   • Find the secret named like ibm-byoc-<unique-id>-admin-secret.

3. Reveal the Password:

   • Click on Current Version.
   • Select Show Secret Value.
4. Using Azure CLI:

   az keyvault secret show --name <secret-name> --vault-name <key-vault-name>

   Example:

   az keyvault secret show --name ibm-byoc-99f43e5e-admin-secret --vault-name kv-ibmbyoc-ee11a995-cmn