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Using OpenVMS System Management Utilities and Tools
2.2 Logging In to the SYSTEM Account
2.2 Logging In to the SYSTEM Account
To use system management utilities and perform system management functions,
log in to the system manager’s account (SYSTEM).
Caution
Compaq recommends that you change the password for the SYSTEM
account frequently to maintain system security. Because the SYSTEM
account has full privileges by default, exercise caution when using it.
If your site has strong security requirements, Compaq recommends that
you disable all but batch use of the SYSTEM account and set up separate
privileged accounts for individuals who must perform privileged activities
on the system. This will allow you to more closely account for privileged
activity on the system.
How to Perform This Task
1. Press Return on the console terminal.
2. At the Username prompt, enter SYSTEM.
3. At the Password prompt, enter the password that you chose for the SYSTEM
account when you installed or upgraded the operating system, or the current
password if you changed it since then.
4. The system displays a welcome message on the console terminal. If you
have logged in previously, the system also prints the time of your last login.
When the dollar sign ($) prompt appears, login is complete and you can enter
commands.
Example
On VAX systems:
Username: SYSTEM
Password:
Welcome to OpenVMS VAX Version n.n on node x
Last interactive login on Thursday, 20-FEB-2000 16:41
Last non-interactive login on Friday, 21-FEB-20000 17:06
On Alpha systems:
Username: SYSTEM
Password:
Welcome to OpenVMS Alpha (TM) Operating System, Version n.n on node x
Last interactive login on Thursday, 20-FEB-2000 16:41
Last non-interactive login on Friday, 21-FEB-2000 17:06
2.3 Using SYSMAN to Centralize System Management
If you manage more than one computer, you can use the System Management
(SYSMAN) utility to centralize system management.
The following table lists some major SYSMAN features and points to sections in
this chapter that contain more information.
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