Who can change the password

The logged-in user or the RBACAdmin has the authority to change the password:

• Users can reset or change their own password. User must be logged-in to change his or her password.
• RBACAdmin can reset or change his or her password or the password for a particular user.

What happens after password is changed

After a password is changed for a particular user, all the existing sessions (RCP, BLCLI, REST, and SOAP) for the user are invalidated. The same session cannot be used for further operations and the user is required to acquire a new session for continued operations, using the new password.

How to change the password

You can change the password using one of the following methods:

1. Using SRP Password method
   If you use the secure remote password (SRP) authentication method, you can change your SRP password while running the TrueSight Server Automation Console.
   If you attempt to log on using an expired SRP password, the Change Password dialog box box appears. Use the dialog box box to provide a new password, as described below.

   Important

   It is recommended to verify and save any unsaved changes in all your clients before proceeding with the password change as all the existing sessions (RCP, BLCLI, REST, and SOAP) will be invalidated. You will be redirected to the login page.

   1. Select Configuration > Change SRP Password.
      The Change Password dialog box appears.
      
   2. In Old Password, enter your current password.
   3. In New Password, enter a new password.
   4. In Retype New Password, confirm the new password by typing it again.
   5. Check the I Agree checkbox. (The OK button is enabled).
   6. Click OK.
      The password is changed.
      
      

2. Using RBAC Manager folder method
   The RBACAdmin can use the RBAC Manager folder to change passwords. The RBACAdmin can change his or her own password or the password for a particular user.

   It is recommended to verify and save any unsaved changes in all your clients before proceeding with the password change as all the existing sessions (RCP, BLCLI, REST, and SOAP) will be invalidated. You will be prompted to perform a fresh login using the updated password.

   1. To change RBACAdmin password 
      1. Select RBAC Manager > USER<username> > Change Password.
         The Change Password dialog box appears.
         
      2. In New Password, enter a new password.
      3. In Retype New Password, confirm the new password by typing it again.
      4. Check the I Agree checkbox. (The OK button is enabled).
      5. Click OK.
         The password is changed.
   2. To change password for a particular user
      1. Select RBAC Manager > USER<username> > Change Password.
         The Change Password dialog box appears.
         
      2. In New Password, enter a new password.
      3. In Retype New Password, confirm the new password by typing it again.
      4. Check the I Agree checkbox. (The OK button is enabled).
      5. Click OK.
         The password is changed.

SRP is the default authentication mechanism for TrueSight Server Automation.