Chapter 1: System Basics; Logging Into The System - Avaya Communication Manager Administrator's Manual

Chapter 1: System Basics

Logging into the System

You must log in before you can administer your system. If you are performing remote
administration, you must establish a remote administration link and possibly assign the remote
administration extension to a hunt group before you log in. The members of this hunt group are
the extensions of the data modules available to connect to the system administration terminal.
For information about setting up remote administration, contact your Avaya technical support
representative.
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Avaya recommends that you change your password frequently to prevent
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unauthorized access to your system. For instructions on how to change your
password, see
When not using the system, log off for security purposes.
Logging in from a system terminal
This procedure provides instructions for logging in from a system terminal, not a remote
terminal.
To log into the system:
1. Enter your login name. Press Enter.
2. Enter your password. Press Enter.
For security, your password does not display as you type it.
3. Enter the kind of terminal you have or the type your system emulates. Press Enter.
The Command prompt displays.
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If you enter the wrong terminal type, it can lock up your system. If the system is
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not responding to keyboard commands, type newterm. Press Enter. Enter the
correct terminal type on the new screen. Press Enter. If this does not work, turn
the power off only on the terminal and then turn it back on. The terminal reboots
and you can log in again.
Changing Passwords on page 446.
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