Example Password Policies

This section states example password policies for Active Directory and Directory Server.

Directory Server Password Policies

• User must change password after reset

• User may change password

• Keep 20 passwords in history

• Password expires in 30 days

• Send warning 5 days before password expires

• Check password syntax: Password minimum length is 7 characters

Active Directory Password Policies

• Enforce Password History: 20 days

• Maximum Password Age: 30 days

• Minimum Password Age: 0 days

• Minimum Password Length: 7 characters

• Passwords must meet complexity requirements: Enabled