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How to change password policy on SBS 2008?

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how to change the SBS 2008 requirement for password changes (frequency, complexity and history of passwords)?
The the problem is that a small company with a 100% local trust needs a server but not the hassle that it imposes. Once in a while SBS 2008 complaints that passwords are now old and need changing. It would not allow the same password or another one used before. The main problem is that stupid Symantec backup screws up big time every time the "admin" has a password change. With a lengthy procedure to change service passwords otherwise backup is dead....

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Shreedhar Ette

Hi,

Refer these:
http://blog.mpecsinc.ca/2008/09/sbs-2008-password-policy-setting-out-of.html

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/24177142/How-do-I-change-Local-Security-Policies-in-Small-Business-Server-2008.html

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23859451/How-can-I-disable-the-complex-password-requirements-in-Server-2008.html

Hope this helps,
Shree

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Thank you!
Now I have a follow up question... the options are not changeable, there is a padlock on. Why would this be? I have the full admin rights but connect via LogMeIn. Is that the reason?

Shreedhar Ette

1. Go to Administrative tools > Group Policy Management.

2. In GPMC, expand out the domain and then go to Group Policy Objects

3. Right Click the Default Domain Policy and select Edit.

4. Go to Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy and modify the Setting: Password must meet complexity requirements

Hope this helps,
Shree

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