Polycom 3725-76302-001LI Reset System Passwords

Reset System Passwords System Security

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“System Security” on page 35

“Login Policy Settings” on page57

Reset System Passwords

In an extremely high-security environment, security compliance policies may

require that all passwords be changed at certain intervals, including operating

system passwords.

The Reset System Passwords page is available only if the system is in

maximum security mode. It lets you change these operating system passwords

(such as the password for grub) to new, randomly-generated values. These are

passwords for logins that aren’t possible on a secure system. Resetting these

operating system passwords has no effect on authorized users of the

maintenance interface (Administrators, Auditors, and Provisioners) or

conferencing users.

To reset system passwords

1Make sure there are no calls or conferences on the system.

2Go to Admin > Local Cluster > Reset System Passwords.

3Click Reset Passwords.

The system warns you that active calls and conferences will be terminated

and the system will restart, and asks you to confirm.

4Click Yes.

The system informs you that the passwords have been reset and that

you’re being logged out. Then it restarts. This takes several minutes.

5Wait a few minutes to log back in.