Microsoft KB Archive/264502

= Windows Services for UNIX 2.0 Does Not Support Tru64 Enhanced Security Mode =

Article ID: 264502

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 2.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q264502



SYMPTOMS
If you are using the Single Sign On daemon (SSOD) for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, passwords are sent in clear text, even in Enhanced Security mode.



CAUSE
The SSOD for Compaq Tru64 does not support Enhanced Security mode.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
Compaq Tru64 UNIX supports standard UNIX security. It also has an Enhanced Security mode that allows for the support of the following features:
 * Configurable password lengths of up to 80 characters
 * Password expiration
 * Minimum password lengths
 * Password usage history
 * Requiring a user to have a system-generated password
 * Password change history

The SSOD that is included with Windows Services for UNIX does not support any of these Enhanced Security features.

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