For Dell PowerProtect DD Management Center (DDMC), which provides management capabilities for Dell PowerProtect DD systems and is often referred to as a system manager, the default username is sysadmin, but the default password varies depending on the specific deployment environment.
Default Credentials for Dell PowerProtect DD Management Center (DDMC)
The initial login credentials for DDMC are set based on where the system is deployed. The username remains consistent across all environments, while the password changes. It's crucial to know these defaults for your first login.
Here's a breakdown of the default usernames and passwords:
| Deployment Environment | Username | Default Password |
|---|---|---|
| AWS or GCP | sysadmin |
Instance ID |
| Azure | sysadmin |
changeme |
| Non-cloud Deployment | sysadmin |
changeme |
Understanding the Default Password Variations
- Cloud Deployments (AWS or GCP): If your DDMC instance is deployed in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), the default password is automatically set to the unique instance ID assigned to the virtual machine when it is created by the cloud provider. You will need to retrieve this ID from your AWS or GCP console.
- Azure and On-Premises Deployments: For deployments within Microsoft Azure or in traditional non-cloud (on-premises) environments, the default password is
changeme.
Important Security Recommendation
Upon successfully logging in with the default credentials for the first time, it is strongly advised to immediately change the password. This is a critical security measure to protect your DDMC instance from unauthorized access.
