Modifying User Traits External User An iNEWS user account can be set as an External User when added to the database via a setting in the Add New User dialog box. The purpose of the External User account is for the User ID credentials to be validated on an LDAP server instead of the iNEWS Server. For this external validation to work, customer domain information must be entered in the Jetc/krb5.conf file during the NEWS Server installation. For instance, the following excerpt is an example from the updated iNEWS server installation procedure: nitializing Kerberes configurat The default realm is ‘EXAMPLE.COM’. Do you wish to change it? [y/n] y enter the default realm: global.wavd.com Do you wish ‘ault realm to “GLOBAL.WAVD.COM"? [y/n] y User Preferences... ‘The User Preferences button is used to view and/or modify a user’s preferences, such as keyboard, printer, and confirmation settings. See “Changing User Preferences” on page 75 for ‘more information. Get from Template... ‘The Get from Template button is only used when copying the traits of one user’s account to another. See “Adding a New User Account” on page 86 for more information, Changing a User’s Password The password must be a minimum of five alphanumeric characters (and a maximum of 12 characters) with no spaces. Use the system profile to set or change a required length for all passwords for your site. System administrators cannot retrieve a user's password, only change it. This password is only for authenticating non-external users, and does not have anything to do with what is contained in the LDAP server for authenticating external users. To change a user’s password: 1. Click the Password button in the Modify User Account dialog box. The Change User's Password dialog box appears. 4