how to implement unrestrictive password policy -- plz help

[Maaz]

Hello Dear Gurus

OS=win2k3(Domain Controller).

we dont have any security issue, so I have to implement the following

1, non-complex(simple) password are allowed.
2, user can set his/her password of lenght 0, i.e blank password are allowed.
3, user can repeat any of his/her previous password.(i.e, no history)

plz help me implement/acheive the above mentioned assignment.

Thanking in anticipation

Best Regards
Maaz

[Jacob Paulus]

Maaz:

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Jake
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[Mason Powell, Jr.]

Maaz:

Using the Group Policy Object Editor, change the following in your password GPO:

Under \Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy:

Enforce password history - Disabled
Minimum password length - 0
Password must meet complexity requirement - Disabled.

This should meet your criteria.

That being said, it would be wise to be sure you do not have any security issue, from either an internal or external source (i.e. if you are connected to the Internet) as this will lower your security threshold.

Hope this helps,
Mason