getting ready to convert to use shadow passwords

[awb7422]

I'm a new hp_ux administrator (sorry for the newbie questions, I have a linux background), and I recently learned that hp_ux out of the box doesn't use shadow passwords; I'm looking to convert an hp_ux 11.11i box to use the shadow password suite using pwconv; can you tell me what patch level I need to have the box at, and where I can find download the shadow suite from? I've found several posts that were very helpful for things to look out for, such as having passwords be less than 8 chars; anything else that I should be on the look out for? Thanks very much for your help. Aaron

[Senthil Kumar .A_1]

Hi,

I don't see any big issue that would follow by issueing the command "pwconv", but still i would sujjest doing th following,

1) copy the /etc/passwd file prior to the issue of the command to a safe laction, incase you want to restore.

2) As such you can revert the conversion by "pwunconv" if it has caused issues.

I would recommend that you issue the command pwconv in one of the telnet windows as root user and do not log off. Open another telnet session adn login as a different user and test, if it unsucceeds u can troubleshoot in the unclose root telnet session adn revert back with "pwunconv" if necessary.

3) refer this man page

http://docs.hp.com/en/B2355-60105/pwconv.1M.html

Regards,
Senthil

[LoC_1]

Hi
ShadowPasswd download site for 11.11

http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=ShadowPassword

For required patch check here
http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayInstallInfo.do?productNumber=ShadowPassword

Hope that helps

Louis

[awb7422]

I'm just wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to circumvent the 8 character password limitation when using the shadow password suite? Thanks again very much.