How do I recover/reset the administrator password in OS X Server

I have a customer who apparently has a single Administrator acount in OS X Server (10.5X, I believe). They "can't remember" their password. I understand the password reset utility in the workstation version, but I recall reading this has huge consequences for a file server. Is there any safe way to do this?

Hi
"I recall reading this has huge consequences for a file server"
Strange? I have never known of or ever heard of any such consequences.
"Is there any safe way to do this?"
Yes. There are a number of methods you could use but probably the easiest/simplest is to insert the Server Installer Disk, reboot and hold down the 'C' key. Just as you would on the Client OS, use the Password Reset Utility to reset the local administrator's password. You should also reset root's (System Administrator) password at the same time as this would have been syncrhonized when the default local administrator account was first created. Restart the Server when you're done. Login as normal using the password you've just reset.
HTH?
Tony

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