RE: Changing service account passwords
Think about changing the account before resetting the password. There is a Q-article how to create a new exchange service account. If you do this in a controlled way you should not have any trouble. Then you decide to remove or modify the old exchange account. Regards, Jan -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 6:20 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
http://www.lanicu.com/products/nt_svcmgr.htm Service Manager will make it easier to digest. Couple of good reviews: http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,383280,00.html http://www.win2000mag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=7944 -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 9:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Changing service account passwords
The article also states it is not supported in a multi-server environment. It can be done, but it's very tricky. - Original Message - From: Aarts, Jan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 2:15 AM Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Think about changing the account before resetting the password. There is a Q-article how to create a new exchange service account. If you do this in a controlled way you should not have any trouble. Then you decide to remove or modify the old exchange account. Regards, Jan -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 6:20 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
Actually any calls you receive after the change are people who shouldn't be using it in the first place. However, Brent may be right. In such a widespread deployment like that, it may be impossible to track everything down. After you change the password, not only you'll get calls, but your service account will start locking up. My advice is, read the related Technet articles thoroughly to understand the consequences of what you're doing, prepare for the change, do it in just one site with preferrably a single server as a pilot and then change the account everywhere. After everything is working with the new account, remove all rights of the old service account. If anyone complains that they don't have the level of access that they used to have, tell them to pound sand ... Ahem I mean work with them to determine the exact rights they need. S. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
Can't is such a strong word. -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords You can't change it in a multi-server/multi-site implementation. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
And is also the wrong word here. Regards, Rob Ellis Messaging Consultant Service Delivery Solutions Programmes IBM Global Services DDI: 01256 752845 Mobile: 07974 111867 Fax: 01256 754899 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Chris Scharff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 9:28 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Can't is such a strong word. -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords You can't change it in a multi-server/multi-site implementation. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The contents of this email and any attachments are sent for the personal attention of the addressee(s) only and may be confidential. If you are not the intended addressee, any use, disclosure or copying of this email and any attachments is unauthorised - please notify the sender by return and delete the message. Any representations or commitments expressed in this email are subject to contract. ntl Group Limited _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
Okay, I'll rephrase. You'd be foolish to attempt it given that it's not even a recommended process in a single server/single site environment and MS has documented that the only workaround in multi-server/site environments is a complete reinstall. Is that a bit more accurate? G It might be a good exercise in the exploration of pain tolerance though. It might also be good plan if you enjoy standing on the down-wind side of fan after dropping the brown stuff in. -Original Message- From: Chris Scharff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:28 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Can't is such a strong word. -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords You can't change it in a multi-server/multi-site implementation. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
I've done it. I had to make a few registry changes but all in all it wasn't that bad. Michael Woodruff System Administrator inChord Communications Inc. A group of communications companies providing clients unlimited visibility 614.543.6405 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Okay, I'll rephrase. You'd be foolish to attempt it given that it's not even a recommended process in a single server/single site environment and MS has documented that the only workaround in multi-server/site environments is a complete reinstall. Is that a bit more accurate? G It might be a good exercise in the exploration of pain tolerance though. It might also be good plan if you enjoy standing on the down-wind side of fan after dropping the brown stuff in. -Original Message- From: Chris Scharff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:28 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Can't is such a strong word. -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords You can't change it in a multi-server/multi-site implementation. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
You know what? I get today's bonehead award. Ignore my prior comments. That recurrent head injury has struck me again.G The only issue would be with pre-sp2 boxes, clusters, mixed 5.5/2000 environments, or if you've got 3rd party connectors/services. My bad. : P -Original Message- From: Woodruff, Michael [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:53 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords I've done it. I had to make a few registry changes but all in all it wasn't that bad. Michael Woodruff System Administrator inChord Communications Inc. A group of communications companies providing clients unlimited visibility 614.543.6405 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Okay, I'll rephrase. You'd be foolish to attempt it given that it's not even a recommended process in a single server/single site environment and MS has documented that the only workaround in multi-server/site environments is a complete reinstall. Is that a bit more accurate? G It might be a good exercise in the exploration of pain tolerance though. It might also be good plan if you enjoy standing on the down-wind side of fan after dropping the brown stuff in. -Original Message- From: Chris Scharff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:28 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Can't is such a strong word. -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords You can't change it in a multi-server/multi-site implementation. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Changing service account passwords
Just do what MS said and change the password. Look at it this way; it's a great way for you to document all the non-Exchange and non-authorized uses of that account. Exchange will take care of itself leaving only the rest of the world to complain that they can no long log in. Then you can clean it up. - Original Message - From: Monahon, Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 11:19 AM Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
Sure, that make goods sense to me but I keep hearing about lockup and that Exchange will fail to run. I guess what I don't understand is how this would happen? If there is no password lockout set, what is the problem? Right? -Original Message- From: Daniel Chenault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Changing service account passwords Just do what MS said and change the password. Look at it this way; it's a great way for you to document all the non-Exchange and non-authorized uses of that account. Exchange will take care of itself leaving only the rest of the world to complain that they can no long log in. Then you can clean it up. - Original Message - From: Monahon, Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 11:19 AM Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Changing service account passwords
Thats's set in the account policy. - Original Message - From: Monahon, Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:50 PM Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Sure, that make goods sense to me but I keep hearing about lockup and that Exchange will fail to run. I guess what I don't understand is how this would happen? If there is no password lockout set, what is the problem? Right? -Original Message- From: Daniel Chenault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Changing service account passwords Just do what MS said and change the password. Look at it this way; it's a great way for you to document all the non-Exchange and non-authorized uses of that account. Exchange will take care of itself leaving only the rest of the world to complain that they can no long log in. Then you can clean it up. - Original Message - From: Monahon, Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 11:19 AM Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
I guess that is where I'm falling short. Thanks for the tip. -Original Message- From: Daniel Chenault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 7:00 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Changing service account passwords Thats's set in the account policy. - Original Message - From: Monahon, Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:50 PM Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Sure, that make goods sense to me but I keep hearing about lockup and that Exchange will fail to run. I guess what I don't understand is how this would happen? If there is no password lockout set, what is the problem? Right? -Original Message- From: Daniel Chenault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Changing service account passwords Just do what MS said and change the password. Look at it this way; it's a great way for you to document all the non-Exchange and non-authorized uses of that account. Exchange will take care of itself leaving only the rest of the world to complain that they can no long log in. Then you can clean it up. - Original Message - From: Monahon, Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Exchange Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 11:19 AM Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Changing service account passwords
You can change the Service Account password, in a multi server/multi site org. I've done it a few times on very short notice. You can make the change by changing the password in the site container when connected to a server in the site. Or you can use a third party product like SERVICE ACCOUNT MANAGER to make it a one shot change. John Matteson; Exchange Manager Geac Corporate Infrastructure Systems and Standards (404) 239 - 2981 My toys! My toys! I can't do this job without my toys! -Original Message- From: Thomas Di Nardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords You can't change it in a multi-server/multi-site implementation. -Original Message- From: Brent Hudson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:41 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Changing service account passwords Why not just change the service account? .. I bet the previous admin used his account or the administrator one...( hehe..been there) ..just wait until you change it.. the calls! Brent -Original Message- From: Monahon, Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 December 2001 07:20 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Changing service account passwords Exchange 5.5 sp4+ W2K (multisite, 35 servers worldwide) All, I'm starting the legwork for this project. Talked to MS already but they don't see beyond Exchange. (simple, just change it and let it replicate) I've inherited a very old and mismanaged system. Everyone knows the service account and it probably used in a variety of differant ways attaching to the Exchange system. Does anyone know of any utilites to interrogate where and how the service account is being used. I know this can be a horror show so I want to make sure I have as many bases covered as possible. Thanks Greg _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
