version to Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode or later, the above default settings do not
apply. Instead, for those upgraded systems, the settings remain unchanged
after the upgrade. Also, if you make security setting modifications after
upgrading to Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode or later, the modifications are
preserved even if the system reverts back to the previous Data ONTAP
version.
For more information about the default security settings, see the Data ONTAP
8.0 7-Mode System Administration Guide.
Requirement to set root account password
During the initial setup of a storage system shipped with Data ONTAP 8.0
7-Mode or later, you are prompted to set up a password for the root account.
The following are the default password rules for all accounts when
security.passwd.rules.enable is set to on (the default):
v The password must be at least eight characters long.
v The password must contain at least one number.
v The password must contain at least two alphabetic characters.
v The password must not contain the Ctrl-c or Ctrl-d key combination or the
two-character string ^D.
Note: Subsequent invocations of the setup command do not prompt you to
set up a password for the root account.
For more information about setting up the storage system, see the Data
ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode Software Setup Guide.
Uses of the systemshell and the diagnostic account
A diagnostic account, named “diag,” is provided with your storage system
running Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode or later. You can enable the diagnostic
account to perform troubleshooting tasks in the systemshell. The diagnostic
account and the systemshell are intended only for low-level diagnostic
purposes and should be used only with guidance from technical support.
The diagnostic account is the only account that can be used to access the
systemshell, through the advanced command systemshell. The diagnostic
account is disabled by default. You must enable the account and set up its
password before using it. Neither the diagnostic account nor the systemshell
is intended for general administrative purposes.
Boot menu enhancements and changes
Starting with Data ONTAP 8.0, the boot menu includes new menu options
that allow you to restore the configuration information from the root volume
to the boot device, to install new software, or to reboot the storage system.
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