Kofax Communication Server 9.1.1 - Manual (Page 21)

Client Applications Administrato r‘s Manual Version 9.1.1
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4.1.11.4 System Account Policy File
The system file ―+MAIL5V/App99‖ allows to set global server account policy parameters. The
significant characters of the control lines are written in bold font):
Control line default value (if control line not specified or n=0)
Password expires after n days no password expiration
Account lockout after n bad logon
attempts no account lockout
Minimum password length n
characters no minimum password length
History holds last n passwords history length 1 (new password must be different from
current password)
The file ―+MAIL5V/App99‖ is loaded at TCOSS system start up and also when it is changed or
deleted. If it does not exist the default values apply for all parameters.
A default ―+MAIL5V/App99‖ file will be created when installing TCOSS. It contains all control
lines with n = 0. To activate any of its features simply adapt the number.
Default system file ―+MAIL5V/App99‖ (no password expiry, no account lockout, history length
1):
Password expires after 0 days
Account lockout after 0 bad logon attempts
Minimum password length 0 characters
History holds last 0 passwords
Value restrictions:
Control line minimum n maximum n
Account lockout after n bad logon attempts 0 32767
Minimum password length n characters 0 12
History holds last n passwords 0 32767
If a value outside the supported range is specified it is substituted with the nearest supported
value.
4.1.12 Retype Password
Allows the user to retype the password. Provides additional security.
4.1.13 Change Own Password
To change their own password, users must have at least the right to change their own
password.
If a password has expired or if it was issued to change at next login, a window is shown where
users can change their password. This window also appears, if a user selects Change
Password in the Admin menu.