User guide

60 EMC Avamar 7.0 Release Notes

Technical notes

This section describes important notes and tips for using Avamar 7.0.

Password best practices

This section provides recommendations for password best practices.

Best practices for creating passwords

This section provides best information about creating passwords.

Personal Identifiable Information

Do not use Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in your password such as:

◆ Your name

◆ Your user name

◆ Your birthday

◆ Names of pets

◆ Names of your children

◆ The name of your alma mater

◆ Keywords associated with your hobbies

Using words from the dictionary

Do not use any word that can be found in the dictionary as your full password.

Using strong passwords

Always use strong passwords when creating passwords. Strong passwords include:

◆ At least eight characters

◆ Special characters such as a percent sign or ampersand

◆ Non-alphabetic characters

◆ Upper and lower case characters

Use different passwords for user accounts

Always use a different password for each user account.

Changing your password

Recommendations for changing your password:

◆ Change your most critical passwords on a regular basis.

◆ Change your passwords at least every 6 months.

◆ Avoid using variations of a previous password.