Changing An Authentication Password - Huawei RMS-SNMP01B User Manual

RMS-SNMP01B SNMP Card
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12.2 Changing an Authentication Password

Procedure
Step 1 Access the SNMP card board through an SSH port and log in with the enspire user name and
password.
Step 2 Run the passwd enspire command to change the password of the enspire user.
Step 3 Enter a new password and re-enter it as instructed and press Enter.
operation screen.
Figure 12-1 Changing the password of the enspire user
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system security, confirm that the password length and complexity meet requirements
when maintenance engineers are changing passwords. The password setting
requirements are as follows:
− Change the preset password immediately after the system goes online.
− Do not use a weak password such as password, admin, and 123456.
− The password must contain at least eight characters.
At least two types of the following are required in the password: digits, uppercase
−
letters, lowercase letters, or special characters (`~!@#$%^&*-_=+;:'",.? or space).
− The password must be different from the previous five passwords.
− The password must be different from the user name or its reverse.
− Periodically change the password of the user account.
A password that has been used for a long time is more likely to be stolen or cracked,
and the risk increases along with the time of use. Change the password at least once
half a year.
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12 Changing the SSH Access Password
Figure 12-1 shows the
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