HP-UX IPSec Version A.03.00 Administrator's Guide

Step 3: Establishing the HP-UX IPSec Password
You must set the HP-UX IPSec password after installing the product. HP-UX IPSec uses the
password to encrypt configuration information. Use the following command to establish the
HP-UX IPSec password:
ipsec_admin -newpasswd
The ipsec_admin utility prompts you to establish the HP-UX IPSec password:
IPSEC_ADMIN: Establishing IPsec password, enter IPsec password:
Enter a password. The password must be at least 15 characters long and cannot contain spaces.
The ipsec_admin utility will prompt you to enter the new password a second time
(IPSEC_ADMIN: Re-enter password to verify ). Enter the new password again.
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