How to change/reset the root password using 'init=/bin/sh'?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When using rd.break to change the root password, the system goes into Emergency mode and asks for the root password or Ctrl+D to continue.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • dracut

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