Administrator Guide

Reset Password Aging Clock
The password aging clock determines when a password expires based on the minimum and maximum age requirements. Reset the
password aging clock to start the password aging clock from the current date and time.
Prerequisites
Password Configuration must be enabled.
Steps
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Data Collector.
2. Click the Users tab, then select the Password Configuration subtab.
3. Click Edit. The Password Configuration dialog box opens.
4. Select the Reset Aging Clock check box.
5. Click OK.
Related links
Configure Local Storage Manager User Password Requirements
Require Users to Change Passwords
The new password requirements apply to new user passwords only. Existing user passwords may not follow the password
requirements. Require users to change passwords at next login so that the password complies with the password requirements.
Prerequisites
Password Configuration must be enabled.
Steps
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Data Collector.
2. Click the Users tab, then select the Password Configuration subtab.
3. Click Edit. The Password Configuration dialog box opens.
4. Select the Requires Password Change check box.
5. Click OK.
Related links
Configure Local Storage Manager User Password Requirements
Managing User Settings with the Dell Storage Manager Web UI
Use the Dell Storage Manager Web UI to change preferences for your user account.
Change User Password
The username and privileges of the current user are displayed on the User Information section of the General tab. In addition, the
User Information section provides the ability to change the password of the current user.
1. In the top pane of the Dell Storage Manager Web UI, click your user name, then select User Preferences.
2. On the User Information tab, click Change Password. The Change Password dialog box opens.
3. Type the current password of the user in the Current Password field.
4. Type a new password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields.
5. Click OK to save changes to the password and close the Change Password dialog box.
6. Click OK to close the Edit User Settings dialog box.
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