The set-opendb-password command sets or removes an encrypted password on an OpenDB host. Passwords are saved in attribute 3 of the hosts file.
set-opendb-password hostname
| hostname | Specifies the OpenDB host on which to set or remove the password. |
Running this command invokes prompts to type and confirm the password. If the confirmed password does not match the first entry, you will be prompted to try again.
To remove a password from an OpenDB host, press RETURN at the Password: prompt and then press Y at the Remove Password? (Y/N) prompt.
The example below illustrates setting a password on the myhost.sqlserver OpenDB host. Note that the asterisks (*) in this example are for illustrative purposes and do not actually display on the screen.
set-opendb-password myhost.sqlserver Password: **** Confirm: ****
The example below illustrates removing a password from the myhost.sqlserver OpenDB host. Note that when prompted for a password, pressing ENTER removes the current password.
set-opendb-password myhost.sqlserver Password: Remove Password? (Y/N) Y