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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. Network Appliance recommends that you use the
same password for both filers.
na_partner(1) na_useradmin(1)
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