Communication is the backbone of successful software development. Miscommunication can lead to delays, frustration, and even project failure.

In this blog series, inspired by the “Tech Career Skills: Communication for Developers” course, I will share my notes and thoughts on what I learned. Each post will include a test for readers to check their knowledge and apply the concepts discussed. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your career, these ideas can transform how you connect with your team, clients, and users.

Managing access to your Sitecore instance is essential, and sometimes you might need to reset the admin password. Here’s a quick guide to help you do that efficiently.

If you’ve forgotten the password, you can reset it directly through the Core database. Here’s the SQL query to reset the password for the sitecore\Admin user:

UPDATE [aspnet_Membership]
SET
    [Password] = 'qOvF8m8F2IcWMvfOBjJYHmfLABc=',
    [PasswordSalt] = 'OM5gu45RQuJ76itRvkSPFw==',
    [IsApproved] = '1',
    [IsLockedOut] = '0'
WHERE UserId IN (
    SELECT UserId FROM dbo.aspnet_Users WHERE UserName = 'sitecore\Admin'
);

After executing this query, you can log in using:

Sitecore has one of the greatest software communities that I’ve seen. There is a cool slack channel where you can ask and share your knowledge with the community (and also some cool memes 😂).

Also, the marketplace is where you can contribute new modules to extend the features of Sitecore so it gets better and better. What about Reddit? Yes, there is also a subreddit for Sitecore.

Moreover, the Sitecore User Groups, which are organized by members of the community, offer some effective ways to learn and do networking in the place you live. Usually, they are organized using meetups, check the upcoming user groups events in different zones of the world for the rest of the year.