> Michael DeHaan wrote: > > Dustin Black wrote: > > > >> How about simply generating a random password at RPM installation > time, and noting strongly in the comments of the default kickstart > files that it is so? > >> > >> > > > > The issue I have is that I don't think all of our users are clueful > > enough on how to replace the password hash. > > > > Slight reading comprehension error on my part. Yes, this is doable, but > we still need a way to retrieve what the password used was, which gets > complicated. It also leaves the user without a way to log in on a > "stock" install. > > I spend a lot of time doing IRC support, so solutions that are obvious > out of the box are preferred, so we don't have to keep answering the "I > can't log in" problem. So this may involve a more complicated solution, > and at that point, perhaps it's best solved by site-specific > policy/plans. > > Shipping a snippet to create a random password is reasonable and > probably a good thing to do -- enabling it by default, not so sure. >
IMHO: enabling by default is not a good idea so I'm with Michael. The snippet approach suits my environment just fine. /marcel This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. _______________________________________________ cobbler mailing list [email protected] https://fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
