SAM restricts passwords to 8 characters or less when creating new
accounts; however, the passwd command allows passwords of greater
than 8 characters to be created.

The maximum password length default can be modified through SAM.
By default it is set at 8 characters (system wide).

The path to find it in SAM:

    Auditing & Security ->
      System Security Policies ->
         Password Format Policies

a. At the bottom of the screen you will find:
         Maximum password length:  8

b. Change this to the desired length and select OK.

c. You will then see the System Security Policies window,
   select  OK  once more to activate the change.

d. A window containing the following is displayed:

           NOTE
           successfully changed the system securities policies

e. Select  OK

This will work correctly only for new accounts that are established
through SAM after the system has already been converted.  There
is still a problem for any user accounts that have passwords
containing 8 or more characters prior to converting to a trusted
system.

Password lengths can also be modified for individual user accounts
through SAM:

    Accounts for Users and Groups ->
      SAM Users

a. Select user account to modify:

      Choose ACTIONS menu option ->
        Modify Security Policies ->
          Password Format Policies

b. At the bottom of the screen:
          Maximum Password Length  [Default 8]
          Press RETURN

c. Select Customize
          Enter the desired password length
          Select  OK

d. Select OK once again at the Modify Users Security
   Policies window to activate the change.

Again, this works for accounts that are established through SAM after
system has already been converted to trusted.

If you need assistance with this procedure, please open a call with the HP
Response Center
Cathlene Mc Rae
Sr. HP Response Center Eng.

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