Setup Password no-expire for functional IDs in AIX


Background: In most case application need a function ID to connect to data source. Ex. Unica Listener has a datasource ID - uniadmn to connect to DB2 database. The userID & password is preset in application server, end user no need to type data source password from the application interface, furthermore, end user no need aware of the existence of data source function ID.

Based on the update of IS guideline, this function ID could be set as none-expire without extra IS exemption. The direct “sign on” of this ID should be disabled.

Here is the detail steps to setup:


  1. Login to database server
  2. Smitty user -> Select “Change / Show Characteristics of a User


                                                                     Users

Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.

            Add a User
            Change a User's Password
            Change / Show Characteristics of a User
            Lock / Unlock a User's Account
            Reset User's Failed Login Count
            Remove a User
            List All Users

            Set these vaules then hit OK to confirm.

              Change / Show Characteristics of a User

Type or select values in entry fields.
Press Enter AFTER making all desired changes.

User can LOGIN?                                     true
User can LOGIN REMOTELY(rsh,tn,rlogin)?             false
Password MAX. AGE                                  [0]
 

             

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