Using Passwords - Lenovo ThinkServer TS460 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Using passwords

By using the Setup Utility program, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your server.
You do not have to set a password to use your server. However, using a password improves computing
security. If you decide to set a password, read the following topics.
Setup Utility program password types
The following types of passwords are available in the Setup Utility program:
• Supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are
responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several servers, you might want to set a
supervisor password. When a supervisor password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password
each time you try to access the Setup Utility program. The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until
a valid password is typed in.
• User password
The user password has the following two options:
– Setup
When Setup is selected, you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the
Setup Utility program. The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in.
Note: If Setup is selected and the supervisor password is set, the supervisor password has higher
authority.
– Always
When Always is selected, the server cannot be used until a valid password is typed in.
Note: If both the supervisor password and user password are set, you can type either password to use the
server. However, you must use your supervisor password to change any configuration settings.
Password considerations
For security reasons, it is recommended that you use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised.
Notes:
1. The Setup Utility program passwords are case sensitive.
2. The server supports Setup Utility program passwords that consist of up to eight characters.
To set a strong password, use the following guidelines:
• Have at least three characters in length
• Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character
• Not be your name or your user name
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