Login and password
We are trying to get into our portal on the Deepwater horizon site. I have asked and received confirmation for a new password and login i.d. 3 times. They sent me a confirmation of my password but when we tried to login, it ask for the information to establish a claimant. When we filled this [...]
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| February 18, 2013 3:43 PM
Login password, Password management
We are trying to get into our portal on the Deepwater horizon site. I have asked and received confirmation for a new password and login i.d. 3 times. They sent me a confirmation of my password but when we tried to login, it ask for the information to establish a claimant. When we filled this [...]
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| February 18, 2013 3:43 PM
Login password, Password management
Open IT Forum: How are you protecting yourself from a password attack?
From online banking to email accounts, passwords have become a very important part of our everyday lives. This week, we posted an infographic that shows how passwords are at greater risk than ever before. How are you protecting yourself from a password attack?
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| September 10, 2012 5:39 PM
cybersecurity, Password management
From online banking to email accounts, passwords have become a very important part of our everyday lives. This week, we posted an infographic that shows how passwords are at greater risk than ever before. How are you protecting yourself from a password attack?
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| September 10, 2012 5:39 PM
cybersecurity, Password management
Forcing Windows users to choose random passwords
Can we force Windows to choose random passwords for accounts created in 2003 Active Directory? Can we force the user to then change their password on login?
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| June 14, 2011 2:38 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Active Directory security, Password management, Password policies, Windows administration
Can we force Windows to choose random passwords for accounts created in 2003 Active Directory? Can we force the user to then change their password on login?
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| June 14, 2011 2:38 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Active Directory security, Password management, Password policies, Windows administration
Password policies that aren’t too crazy but effective
What password policies are the best without going crazy? We want security but changing passwords 2 times a month is too much. What is a healthy middle ground between security and convenience?
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| June 7, 2011 8:01 PM
Open IT Forum, Password management, Password policies, Security management, Security policies
What password policies are the best without going crazy? We want security but changing passwords 2 times a month is too much. What is a healthy middle ground between security and convenience?
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| June 7, 2011 8:01 PM
Open IT Forum, Password management, Password policies, Security management, Security policies
Best way to lock down and secure Windows Server 2008
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows server 2008? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.
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| June 8, 2011 7:55 PM
Password management, Remote access security, Remote connection, Security management, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows server 2008? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.
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| June 8, 2011 7:55 PM
Password management, Remote access security, Remote connection, Security management, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
Changing password requirements for all Windows Server 2003 domain users
How can we change password requirements for all domain users? This is using Windows Server 2003 at the domain level and Windows XP SP3 on the desktop.
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| May 2, 2011 7:36 PM
Domain Users, Password management, Password policies, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows XP SP3
How can we change password requirements for all domain users? This is using Windows Server 2003 at the domain level and Windows XP SP3 on the desktop.
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| May 2, 2011 7:36 PM
Domain Users, Password management, Password policies, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows XP SP3
Blocking weak passwords from our system
Is there a way to block a list of common passwords from our network even though they fit the complexity rules they are still weak like p@$$w0rd.
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| April 20, 2011 2:27 PM
Password management, Password policies, Password strength, Security management, Security protocols
Is there a way to block a list of common passwords from our network even though they fit the complexity rules they are still weak like p@$$w0rd.
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| April 20, 2011 2:27 PM
Password management, Password policies, Password strength, Security management, Security protocols
Management of root password in Linux & Unix environment
Any reference available on best practices for managing root access & passwords in unix & linux env. ?
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| February 11, 2011 8:50 AM
Linux administration, Linux administration and management, Password management, Unix administration
Any reference available on best practices for managing root access & passwords in unix & linux env. ?
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| February 11, 2011 8:50 AM
Linux administration, Linux administration and management, Password management, Unix administration
Blocking password changes until audit is complete
Tell me how would it be possible for our organization to block password changes until our audit can find who has weak passwords? How can we find out current passwords using Windows 2003?
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| October 6, 2010 8:17 PM
Audit and compliance, Password management, Password policies, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
Tell me how would it be possible for our organization to block password changes until our audit can find who has weak passwords? How can we find out current passwords using Windows 2003?
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| October 6, 2010 8:17 PM
Audit and compliance, Password management, Password policies, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
Password Self-service solution for AS400
We have AS400, Active Directory, a bit SAP to. This means that some of our users have more than 5 passwords to remember – which they of course can’t. As a result we have many calls to the HelpDesk for support. We have looked at Single Sign On solutions, but we find them rather complicated. [...]
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| October 8, 2010 10:48 AM
AS/400, AS/400 passwords, Password management, SAP, Security in 2010, Single sign-on, Synchronization
We have AS400, Active Directory, a bit SAP to. This means that some of our users have more than 5 passwords to remember – which they of course can’t. As a result we have many calls to the HelpDesk for support. We have looked at Single Sign On solutions, but we find them rather complicated. [...]
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| October 8, 2010 10:48 AM
AS/400, AS/400 passwords, Password management, SAP, Security in 2010, Single sign-on, Synchronization
Assigning user passwords & security policies
Just a broad security question: How do you assign your users’ first password? Do you require they change it immediately? What is the best method for security purposes?
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| September 5, 2010 8:18 PM
Password authentication, Password management, Password policies, Password policy, Security in 2010, Security management, Security policies, User access
Just a broad security question: How do you assign your users’ first password? Do you require they change it immediately? What is the best method for security purposes?
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| September 5, 2010 8:18 PM
Password authentication, Password management, Password policies, Password policy, Security in 2010, Security management, Security policies, User access
Configure back up server
We have a password management server (Primary) & a back up server is set up as well. How do we switch over to a back up server if primary fails. Can someone explain what actions is required to switch over to a back up server. Thanks
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| December 15, 2010 4:10 PM
Backup, Password management, Password Management Server, Server Backup, Server management
We have a password management server (Primary) & a back up server is set up as well. How do we switch over to a back up server if primary fails. Can someone explain what actions is required to switch over to a back up server. Thanks
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| December 15, 2010 4:10 PM
Backup, Password management, Password Management Server, Server Backup, Server management
Outlook 2003 pop3 password
I have outlook on my desktop, works ok, but when I try to install on my new laptop I have forgotten the password anyone out there that can help
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| September 25, 2011 1:39 PM
Outlook, Outlook 2003, Password management, POP3, POP3 server
I have outlook on my desktop, works ok, but when I try to install on my new laptop I have forgotten the password anyone out there that can help
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| September 25, 2011 1:39 PM
Outlook, Outlook 2003, Password management, POP3, POP3 server
How do I reset an administrative account password I’ve forgotten on my HP G60 series laptop computer
I have forgotten my password, I own the administrative account. What do I do?
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| June 13, 2012 12:08 AM
Password management, Password recovery
I have forgotten my password, I own the administrative account. What do I do?
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| June 13, 2012 12:08 AM
Password management, Password recovery
cannot logon with username & password windows 2000
windows 2000 logon returns to logon after entering a valid username and password. stays in this loop
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| November 22, 2010 10:51 PM
Password management, Windows 2000
windows 2000 logon returns to logon after entering a valid username and password. stays in this loop
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| November 22, 2010 10:51 PM
Password management, Windows 2000
Forgotten Password
I have one client PC on an SBS 2003 network. I need to gain access to the local machine outside of the network to check on the User Rights. Problem is – we have lost the password for accessing the Administrator on the local PC – is there a way in which I can reset [...]
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| March 30, 2010 7:47 AM
Local Administrators Group, Password management, SBS 2003 R2
I have one client PC on an SBS 2003 network. I need to gain access to the local machine outside of the network to check on the User Rights. Problem is – we have lost the password for accessing the Administrator on the local PC – is there a way in which I can reset [...]
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| March 30, 2010 7:47 AM
Local Administrators Group, Password management, SBS 2003 R2
as400 password change history
Hi i would like to ask how to display the system value for Password Change History? Thanks, /chris
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| April 20, 2009 1:25 AM
AS/400 passwords, Password management, Password system value
Hi i would like to ask how to display the system value for Password Change History? Thanks, /chris
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| April 20, 2009 1:25 AM
AS/400 passwords, Password management, Password system value
Password expiration interval change
Me have to set password expiration interval 21 days from 30 days,if directlty I do this users who have not chnage the password for 21 days will get expire,in order to avoid this situation, is there any command so that I can expire users password at once to change thier password.
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| April 7, 2009 5:26 AM
Password, Password expiration interval, Password management
Me have to set password expiration interval 21 days from 30 days,if directlty I do this users who have not chnage the password for 21 days will get expire,in order to avoid this situation, is there any command so that I can expire users password at once to change thier password.
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| April 7, 2009 5:26 AM
Password, Password expiration interval, Password management
Remove password
I am starting to take up computer repair and hopefully I will get my A+ ceretification in this field. A friend is going to give me an old Dell computer of hers to work on and she told me that once I get it to remove the Jumper to delete her password. Is this information [...]
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| February 18, 2009 6:46 PM
Dell, Microsoft Windows, Password management
I am starting to take up computer repair and hopefully I will get my A+ ceretification in this field. A friend is going to give me an old Dell computer of hers to work on and she told me that once I get it to remove the Jumper to delete her password. Is this information [...]
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| February 18, 2009 6:46 PM
Dell, Microsoft Windows, Password management
Adding a password to a SQL Server 2005 database
We are moving our Microsoft Access database to SQL Server 2005, and the Access database has password protection. How can you add a password to a database in SQL Server 2005?
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| January 14, 2009 4:32 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access, Password management, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server databases
We are moving our Microsoft Access database to SQL Server 2005, and the Access database has password protection. How can you add a password to a database in SQL Server 2005?
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| January 14, 2009 4:32 PM
Access Database, Microsoft Access, Password management, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server databases
