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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).
CautionHP 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, HP 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 
 

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