Emerson TakahashiWhich file does HP-UX keep the number of past passwords
Posted by Emerson Takahashi on April 3, 2008
The parameter PASSWORD_HISTORY_DEPTH in the /etc/default/security file controls how many past passwords HP-UX will remember the password to prevent the user from using the same old passwords he uses. Set the number as you like.
root@hp-ux11.11:/ # passwd user
Changing password for user
Last successful password change for user: Wed Apr 23 00:06:26 2008
Last unsuccessful password change for user: Thu Feb 7 12:34:42 2008New password:
You may not re-use a previously used password.
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