Resetting Private Database Passwords to Use the New Encryption Algorithm

Use the steps that follow to reset private database passwords to use the new encryption algorithm.

  1. Go to P6 EPPM <release_level>\database or P6 Professional <release_level>\database.
  2. Run databaselogins.bat (with Windows) databaselogins.sh (with UNIX or Linux).
  3. In the Database Connection dialog box:
    1. Select the database.
    2. Type the user name and password of a privileged database user (for example, privuser). This login should have administrative rights on the database.
    3. Enter the host address, host port, and database/instance name specific to your installation. The Port field displays the default port for the database type you selected.
    4. Click Next.
  4. In the Private Database Logins dialog box:
    1. Select the private database user name that you wish to reset.
    2. Highlight the password and change it (or simply re-enter the existing password).
    3. Click the Update Password button.

      Note: To reverse a change, click Undo. Undo will reverse any changes made during the current session.

    4. Click Save.
    5. Click OK to exit the Database Logins tool.

Related Topics

Private Database Logins

Adding Private Database Logins for P6 Professional

Modifying Private Database Logins for P6 Professional

Deleting Private Database Logins for P6 Professional



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