Configuring Local Users
The Cisco IMC now implements a strong password policy wherein you are required to follow guidelines and set a strong password when you first log on to the server for the first time. The Local User tab displays a Disable Strong Password button which allows you to disable the strong password policy and set a password of your choice by ignoring the guidelines. Once you disable the strong password, an Enable Strong Password button is displayed. By default, the strong password policy is enabled.
Effective with Release 2.0(9f), you can choose to disable all local users and authenticate only using remote authentication including LDAP or Active Directory. To enable this, local user management supports the disabling of all Cisco IMC users including default admin user.
Warning |
If you choose to disable all Cisco IMC users and do not have an alternative method to log on to Cisco IMC, you may not be able access Cisco IMC. As a workaround, the Cisco IMC factory default is required, which then enables the default admin user credentials. |
Before you begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure or modify local user accounts.
Procedure
Step 1 |
In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. |
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Step 2 |
On the Admin tab, click User Management. |
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Step 3 |
In the User Management pane, click the Local User Management tab. |
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Step 4 |
To configure or modify a local user account, click a row. |
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Step 5 |
In the User Details dialog box, update the following properties:
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Step 6 |
Click Save Changes. |