| 3 | Implement OpenLDAP password policies. In OpenLDAP, password policies are implemented through the use of Password Policy (ppolicy) Overlay. |
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| 5 | '''Implementing OpenLDAP Password Policies''' |
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| 7 | //PPolicy Control Mechanisms// |
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| 9 | ppolicy overlay provides a variety of password control mechanisms including- |
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| 11 | - Password aging — both minimum and maximum ages |
| 12 | - Password quality |
| 13 | - Automatic account locking |
| 14 | - Password reuse and duplication control |
| 15 | - Account time-outs |
| 16 | - Mandatory password resets |
| 17 | - Acceptable password content |
| 18 | - Grace logins to allow the use of expired passwords for a specific time period after the expiry date. |