Nortel Networks 53r 5300 00 manual Configuring a system for individual accounts

54Platform software installation

Configuring a system for individual accounts

Procedure Steps

Step Action

1During the Linux operating system installation process, the system displays the following prompt:

Would you like to create pre-configured accounts for this system? (Y/N) [N]?

2Reply N to create an individual account. (If you reply Y to this prompt, the system configures preconfigured accounts.)

The installer displays the SSA (System Security Administrator) account configuration screen.

3Enter a name for the SSA account. Ensure the name meets the requirements displayed on-screen.

The installer displays the account method confirmation screen.

4Do one of the following:

Reply Y to accept the account method confirmation.

OR

Reply N to go back to the User Accounts screen and change selections.

After the account confirmation is accepted, the installer displays the prompt to create the password for the SSA account. The password limitations and requirements appear on-screen.

5Enter a password for the SSA account. Ensure the password meets the requirements displayed on-screen.

The installer displays the system accounts configuration screen.

6Create passwords for each system account as prompted for by the installer.

The installer displays the following message:

System Configuration Complete

7Press Enter to accept the configuration.

The installer applies the system configurations. This may take several minutes.

After the configuration has been applied, the server reboots. Login access is available at the physical console, through RSA-II remote control (if configured), and available SSH.

8If applicable, install platform patches.

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Application Server 5300

Nortel AS 5300 Installation

NN42040-300 01.04

4 November 2008

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