Xerox DigiPath Professional Production Software Support & Software Administrator's Guide
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Security recommendations
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The following are security recommendations for keeping the
DigiPath system secure:
DigiPath system secure:
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DigiPath passwords
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DigiPath administrator passwords should be changed
when the system is initially installed. Do not keep the
default password.
when the system is initially installed. Do not keep the
default password.
NOTE: For more information on changing DigiPath
passwords, refer to “Managing user accounts” on page
6-7.
passwords, refer to “Managing user accounts” on page
6-7.
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DigiPath administrator and user passwords should be
changed on a routine basis. It is recommended that you
change passwords every 30 - 42 days.
changed on a routine basis. It is recommended that you
change passwords every 30 - 42 days.
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Do not use common names or words in DigiPath
passwords. It is best to have some numerical or
punctuation characters in the password.
passwords. It is best to have some numerical or
punctuation characters in the password.
NOTE: For more information on DigiPath passwords,
refer to “Managing user accounts” on page 6-7.
refer to “Managing user accounts” on page 6-7.
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Disable any protocols not needed in Windows 2000, such as
Netware, NetBeui, etc.
Netware, NetBeui, etc.
NOTE: For more information on disabling Windows 2000
protocols, refer to your Windows 2000 Documentation or to
the Windows 2000 online Help system.
protocols, refer to your Windows 2000 Documentation or to
the Windows 2000 online Help system.
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Check Microsoft’s website
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bestprac.asp, for
additional suggestions on system security.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bestprac.asp, for
additional suggestions on system security.
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