Password Guidelines - Nortel Contact Center Multimedia Installation And Maintenance Manual

October 2007

Password guidelines

This section provides guidelines for selecting passwords for Contact Center
Multimedia server.
Password format
Write down any new passwords and store them in a secure place for future
reference. Passwords are case-sensitive.
New passwords must be
unique
alphanumeric (containing at least one number)
a minimum of six characters
not nouns
Example
xyd45fst
Changing passwords
Change passwords at the following times:
during the initial system setup after the operating system is installed
at regular intervals for maximum security
if you experience trouble logging on to Windows
if the server software is reinstalled (the default accounts and passwords are
recreated, so passwords must be changed)
Note: If you require support from Nortel or your distributor, you must tell them
any new passwords.
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