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Network and Security Manager Administration Guide

Setting the Root Administrator on a Device

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All security devices ship with the same default login and password for the root
administrator. Because these default settings are known, you should change the login
and password for the root administrator as soon as possible and as often as necessary.
NOTE: All passwords handled by NSM are case-sensitive.
Each security device can have only one root administrator, who has the following
privileges:
Manages the root system of the security device
Adds, removes, and manages all other administrators
Establishes and manages virtual systems, and assigns physical or logical interfaces to
them
Creates, removes, and manages virtual routers
Adds, removes, and manages security zones
Assigns interfaces to security zones
Performs asset recovery
Sets the device to FIPS mode
Resets the device to its default settings
Updates the OS
Loads configuration files
After you change the root administrator login and password, only persons who know the
new login and password can log into the device and perform the tasks listed above.
To configure the login and password for the root administrator for a security device:
In Device Manager, right-click a device icon and select Admin > Set Root Admin.
1.
The Set Root Admin dialog box appears for the device.
Enter the new name in the Administrator Name field.
2.
Enter the new password in the Password field and then reenter the password in the
3.
Confirm Password field.
Click OK.
4.
For more details on managing device administrators, including the root administrator,
see the Network and Security Manager Online Help topic, "Configuring Firewall/VPN
Devices".
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