AWS elemental-cl3 medium security documentation change
Summary
Removed section discussing default password reset and password retrieval instructions during RHEL 9 installation
Security assessment
The removed content disclosed information about default passwords and how to retrieve them, which could pose a security risk if publicly documented. Removing it reduces exposure of sensitive credentials.
Diff
diff --git a/elemental-cl3/latest/migrationguide/migrate-split-c-get-ready.md b/elemental-cl3/latest/migrationguide/migrate-split-c-get-ready.md index 934229207..b6be28815 100644 --- a/elemental-cl3/latest/migrationguide/migrate-split-c-get-ready.md +++ b/elemental-cl3/latest/migrationguide/migrate-split-c-get-ready.md @@ -5 +5 @@ -Read the essential notesModify your automation systemVerify installer typeCreate a boot USB driveObtain informationVerify space on each node +Read the essential notesModify your automation systemVerify installer typeCreate a boot USB driveVerify space on each node @@ -78,8 +77,0 @@ If you want to use a boot USB drive with Dell, you should make the drive now. Yo -## Obtain information - -When you install RHEL 9, the _elemental_ password will be reset to the global default value. When you install the AWS Elemental software, you will need to enter this default password. - -If your organization had previously kickstarted an AWS Elemental appliance, someone in your organization might have the global default password. Note that this global default password isn't the same as the unique default password that applied when you first obtained the appliance. - -If you need help finding the password, go to the [AWS Elemental Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/elemental-appliances-software/home?region=us-east-1#/supportcenter), and read the Knowledge article [Unique passwords for AWS Elemental appliances](https://us-east-1.console.aws.amazon.com/elemental-appliances-software/home?region=us-east-1#/viewknowledge/Unique-passwords-for-AWS-Elemental-appliances) or open a case. -