Adding a Login Policy to a Simplex

Create a login policy to define password and login parameters for users.

  1. In the Perspective Resources view, select a resource.
  2. From the application menu bar, select View > Open > Administration Console.
  3. In the left pane of the Administration Console, select IQ Servers > Security > Login Policies.
  4. Hover the mouse pointer over Login Policies, click the arrow, and select New.
  5. On the Login Policy Name page, specify:
    Area Description
    Select the server for which the login policy will be created Select a simplex server.
    What do you want to name the new login policy? Enter a unique name for the new login policy.
  6. Click Next.
    Note: Using the Next button is optional. You can also navigate through the wizard by selecting wizard pages from the left pane.
  7. On the Set the Options for this Login Policy page, specify:
    Area Description
    Options

    Password life time – Number of days the password is valid. The user must reset the password when the lifetime expires.

    Password grace time – Number of days before password expiry that users receive warnings that the password is about to expire.

    Password expiry on next login – Whether the user must reset the password at the next login.

    Locked – Whether the user account is locked when maximum number of failed login attempts is exceeded.

    Maximum connections – Number of times the same user can be logged in to the server.

    Maximum failed login attempts – Number of failed login attempts before the account is locked.

    Maximum days since login – Number of days allowed between logins before the account is locked.
    Clear All Overridden Values Clears all overrides.
    Restore to IQ Default Changes all option settings back to default.
  8. Click Next.
  9. (Optional) Enter a comment for this login policy.
  10. Click Finish.
Parent topic: Manage Login Policies