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Sample: change a guest OS password

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#19 opened on May 28, 2014

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Description

Show interacting with a Guest OS and changing its administrator password. You should provide code for either Linux or Windows based guest operating systems.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
api
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Python programmingpyVmomi libraryVMware vSphere concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
This issue requests a sample script that uses pyVmomi to change the administrator password on a guest OS (Linux or Windows). Look at existing samples in the pyvmomi community samples repository for structure and patterns. The solution should utilize pyVmomi's guest operations API, specifically the StartProgramInGuest or similar methods to execute password change commands. For Linux, use 'passwd' via subprocess; for Windows, use 'net user' commands. No linked PRs or comments provide additional guidance.