How can I change the root password for RHEV Hypervisor ?

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Issue

  • Unable to change root password on RHEV Hypervisor. It fails with error:
# passwd  
Changing password for user root.  
New UNIX password:  
Retype new UNIX password:  
passwd: Authentication token manipulation error

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor 6

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