How to Prevent Account Locking for Users

Trusted Extensions extends the user security features in the Solaris Management Console to include account locking. Turn off account locking for users who can assume a role.

Before You Begin

You must be in the Security Administrator role in the global zone.

1. Start the Solaris Management Console.

   Use a toolbox of the appropriate scope. For details, see Initialize the Solaris Management Console Server in Trusted Extensions in Oracle Solaris Trusted Extensions Configuration Guide.

2. Under System Configuration, navigate to User Accounts.

   A password prompt might be displayed.

3. Type the role password.

4. Double–click the icon for the user.

5. Click the Trusted Extensions Attributes tab.

6. In the Account Usage section, choose No from the pull-down menu next to Lock account after maximum failed logins.

7. To save the changes, click OK.