Polycom 3725-76302-001LI manual Reset System Passwords

Reset System Passwords System Security

See also:

“System Security” on page 35 “Login Policy Settings” on page 57

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.

2 Go to Admin > Local Cluster > Reset System Passwords. 3 Click 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. See also:

“System Security” on page 35 “Security Settings” on page 48

“The Consequences of Enabling Maximum Security Mode” on page 54 “Login Policy Settings” on page 57

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