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passwd - modify the system administrative user's password
passwd
passwd changes the filer's administrative user's password.
First it prompts you for the login name (if any non-root
users are configured). Then it prompts you for the current
password. If you type the current password correctly, the
filer requests a new password. The passwd command imposes no
minimum length or special character requirements for " root
". As with any password, it is best to choose a password
unlikely to be guessed by an intruder. All non-root administrative
user's password should meet the following restrictions:
- - it should be at least 6 characters long
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- - it should contain at least two alphabets
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- - it should contain at least one digit or special character
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If the filer is booted from floppy disk, selection "(3)
Change password" enables you to reset the "root" password
without entering the old password. This is useful for the
forgetful.
Each filer in a cluster can have a different password. However,
in takeover mode, use only the password set on the
live filer to access the consoles of both filers. You do
not need to enter the failed filer's password to execute
commands in partner mode.
Because the password for the failed filer becomes unnecessary
after a takeover, you do not have increased security by
assigning different passwords to the filers in a cluster.
Use the same password for both filers.
na_partner(1) na_useradmin(1)
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