To Modify the Password for a Role or User Account

The install team in the role root initially modifies the secadmin, admin, and oper passwords. The install team also gives the first users their passwords.

When the install team chooses a password, the team must select one that is not easy to guess, thus reducing the chance of an attacker gaining unauthorized access by attempting to guess passwords.

1. As secadmin (as root during installation), at label admin_low open the User Manager using the appropriate name service, NIS+ for a networked installation, None for no name service.

2. Select from the list of users and press the Return key.

3. Click the Password... button.

   1. Press the Password button labeled No password - - setuid only, and select Type In ....

   2. Enter a password of eight alphanumeric characters in the Set Password dialog box.

   3. Press the Tab key.

   4. Re-enter the password and press Return.

4. Make sure that for a user, the value of Status is Open.

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   Note -

   For all administrative roles, and for the user who can assume the secadmin role, use the status Always Open. Also, do not set password expiration dates on administrative roles.

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5. Make sure that the Cred Table Setup box is checked for networked installations.

6. Set other password information for the account.

   See "Managing User Accounts" in Trusted Solaris Administrator's Procedures for a fuller explanation.

7. Exit the Password dialog and save the information.

   1. Click OK.

   2. Click Done.