Symantec 10521146 Administration Guide - Page 58

58 Getting started Managing user access Changing passwords on the 7100 Series node The SuperUser password for a master 7100 Series node is entered during the initial configuration of the appliance. This password is used for the Network Security console login, root login, secadm login, and for unlocking the LCD panel. For security reasons, we recommend that you change passwords periodically for the root, secadm, and Network Security console user login accounts. This section describes the following topics: ■ Changing the root password via the serial console ■ Changing the secadm password via the serial console Changing the root password via the serial console You must have root access to change the root password from the serial console. Changing the root password also changes the password for the elevate command. These passwords are always the same. To change the root password from the serial console 1 Connect your laptop or other serial device to the appliance with the serial console cable. 2 Using a serial terminal application, login to the appliance as secadm. 3 Type the command elevate and enter the root password. 4 Type the command: passwd 5 Enter the new password. 6 Enter the new password again. Changing the secadm password via the serial console You must have secadm access to change the secadm password from the serial console. Changing the secadm password also changes the password for unlocking the LCD panel. These passwords are always the same. To change the secadm password from the serial console 1 Connect your laptop or other serial device to the appliance with the serial console cable. 2 Using a serial terminal application, login to the appliance as secadm. 3 Type the command: passwd