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How do I set password restrictions in ESXi 5
I would like convert some ESX 3.5 scripts that implemented password restrictions to work on ESXi 5. In ESX 3.5, I used the esxcfg-auth command which does not appear to be supported in ESXi 5.0, so I need the alternatives. I would like to require the user change his password every 60 days. On ESX [...]
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| May 16, 2012 5:34 PM
ESXi5, Password policies
I would like convert some ESX 3.5 scripts that implemented password restrictions to work on ESXi 5. In ESX 3.5, I used the esxcfg-auth command which does not appear to be supported in ESXi 5.0, so I need the alternatives. I would like to require the user change his password every 60 days. On ESX [...]
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| May 16, 2012 5:34 PM
ESXi5, Password policies
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
Self-service portal to reset Active Directory passwords
How can we setup a self service portal to reset Active Directory passwords?
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| April 28, 2011 4:24 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Permissions, Active Directory security, Active Directory Settings, Password policies, Security
How can we setup a self service portal to reset Active Directory passwords?
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| April 28, 2011 4:24 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Permissions, Active Directory security, Active Directory Settings, Password policies, 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
Middle ground password 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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| April 12, 2011 4:28 PM
Password policies, Security, Security management, Security policies, Windows Security
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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| April 12, 2011 4:28 PM
Password policies, Security, Security management, Security policies, Windows Security
Securing Windows Server 2008
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows 2008 server? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.
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| June 14, 2011 6:21 PM
Cloud Security, Password policies, Remote connection, Security, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows 2008 server? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.
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| June 14, 2011 6:21 PM
Cloud Security, Password policies, Remote connection, Security, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
Scanning Active Directory for weak passwords
Is it possible to scan our active directory and see if people have weak passwords? We have upped the password policy but what about for users that already have passwords and are not scheduled to changed them yet?
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| December 29, 2010 9:06 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory security, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Password Complexity, Password policies
Is it possible to scan our active directory and see if people have weak passwords? We have upped the password policy but what about for users that already have passwords and are not scheduled to changed them yet?
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| December 29, 2010 9:06 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory security, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Password Complexity, Password policies
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
Active Directory password policy
We have just changed our password policy. We want to audit which passwords are in violation of the new policies before it is time to have them change them again. Can we force passwords in violation to request a change of password?
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| September 30, 2010 7:41 PM
Active Directory, Password policies, Password policy, Security in 2010
We have just changed our password policy. We want to audit which passwords are in violation of the new policies before it is time to have them change them again. Can we force passwords in violation to request a change of password?
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| September 30, 2010 7:41 PM
Active Directory, Password policies, Password policy, Security in 2010
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
Password protection for Joomla intranet site
How can I password protect my Joomla intranet site so that all users need to login before they see ANY data? We’re working on setting up a Joomla site to replace our current intranet site. What are the methods people use to password protect the entire site and not just individual modules?
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| July 13, 2010 2:53 PM
Intranet, Joomla, Password policies, Password Protection, Permissions and settings
How can I password protect my Joomla intranet site so that all users need to login before they see ANY data? We’re working on setting up a Joomla site to replace our current intranet site. What are the methods people use to password protect the entire site and not just individual modules?
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| July 13, 2010 2:53 PM
Intranet, Joomla, Password policies, Password Protection, Permissions and settings
Odd Windows password reset issues
I’ve got a client who’s having an odd password reset issue. They have five domain controllers – three of them are Windows Server 2003 Server and two are Server 2008. The primary is a 2003 system. Workstations are Windows XP. The issue is if user passwords are about to expire (or have expired) when users [...]
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| September 14, 2010 12:37 PM
Password policies, password reset, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows XP, Windows XP administration
I’ve got a client who’s having an odd password reset issue. They have five domain controllers – three of them are Windows Server 2003 Server and two are Server 2008. The primary is a 2003 system. Workstations are Windows XP. The issue is if user passwords are about to expire (or have expired) when users [...]
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| September 14, 2010 12:37 PM
Password policies, password reset, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows XP, Windows XP administration
OpenSource Software
Dear All , I am running a small ISP in rural area . I am giving packages for 30 days to users . So is there any free software to Create Username and password and 30 days limit .Also Can i change the bandwidth as per the packge . So pls tell me the free [...]
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| April 16, 2010 5:47 AM
Internet service providers, OpenSoruce Software, Password policies
Dear All , I am running a small ISP in rural area . I am giving packages for 30 days to users . So is there any free software to Create Username and password and 30 days limit .Also Can i change the bandwidth as per the packge . So pls tell me the free [...]
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| April 16, 2010 5:47 AM
Internet service providers, OpenSoruce Software, Password policies
Auto prompt for password expiration in Red Hat Linux
I’m redhat 8.0. I would like the os to prompt for password change automatically, after expiry. How do i go about doing it. Thanks
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| August 30, 2009 6:25 AM
Linux security, Password, Password expiration interval, Password policies, Red Hat Linux, Red Hat Linux 8
I’m redhat 8.0. I would like the os to prompt for password change automatically, after expiry. How do i go about doing it. Thanks
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| August 30, 2009 6:25 AM
Linux security, Password, Password expiration interval, Password policies, Red Hat Linux, Red Hat Linux 8
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