Using Passwords With Commands

Some commands require a password as an option. You can provide a password as a command option by typing the password on the same line as the command itself. For example, to log on to the network with the user name jim and the password kahuna, you would type:

net logon jim kahuna

You can also ask the SunLink Server computer to prompt you for your password, replacing the password with an asterisk (*) when you type the command.

In the Solaris operating environment, the asterisk (*) is a special character and must be preceded by a backslash (\).

For example, to use the same resource described above, type:

net logon jim \*

The SunLink Server software then displays the following message:

Type your password:

When you enter a password at this prompt, the password does not appear on the screen as you type. This allows you to keep your password confidential, providing added security.

If you forget to type a password with a command that requires one, the SunLink Server software prompts you for it. Depending on the command that you type, the SunLink Server software also may prompt you for other pertinent information, such as your user name.