We are currently trying to change the local root password on 40 Linux Redhat WS Version 3 machines but we keep getting the error below. Can anyone help with this? Has anyone seen this before? [root@linux etc]# passwd Changing password for user root. New password: Retype new password: RPC: Can't encode arguments The password has not been changed on sunnisserver. passwd: Failed preliminary check by password service [root@linux etc]# Regards Andrew Bridgeman ********************************************************************** This transmission is confidential and must not be used or disclosed by anyone other than the intended recipient. Neither Corus Group Plc nor any of its subsidiaries can accept any responsibility for any use or misuse of the transmission by anyone. ********************************************************************** -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list