Embedded Database Password retrieval from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 12.1.5

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Here are the steps on How to retrieve Embedded Database Password from Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 12.1.5

1. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\Php\Include\Common

2. Take a backup of the connectdb.php file.

3. Right-click on the connectdb.php and open the Properties. Uncheck the "Read-only" checkbox.

4. Open the connectdb.php using notepad.

5. Find this line:

   ado_connect($conn_id, $ODBCDSN, $dbuser, $dpwd, $ConnectionTimeout, $CommandTimeout, $dbport, $dbserver,$isWinAuth);

6. Then, add the following line below that line:
   echo $dpwd;
 
7. Save and close the connectdb.php file.

8. Login to SEPM. and the Database password will be displayed.

Dont forget to revert back to the old connectdb.php file.

Reference: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/sepm-embedded-database-password-retreival-1215