rgy_passwd

Creates or changes encrypted VOB-tag registry password

APPLICABILITY

ClearCase (administrative command)

SYNOPSIS

rgy_passwd [ -pas·sword tag-registry-password ]

DESCRIPTION

The command creates a Security subkey in the Windows Registry and places an encrypted VOB-tag password in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Atria\ClearCase\CurrentVersion\Security\RegPasswd. The Security subkey and RegPasswd value exist only on the registry server host.

Knowledge of this password enables a user to create public VOBs. See the mkvob, mktag, and mount reference pages for more information on public VOBs.

Security Restrictions

You must run rgy_passwd on the registry server host.

The administrator should apply a security access control list (ACL) to the Security subkey to prevent users from directly editing the password in the registry. We recommend that you assign full control to authorized users (users allowed to change the password; for example, the network administrator), and read permissions to all other users.

OPTIONS AND ARGUMENTS

By default, rgy_passwd prompts you to type the new password.

-pas·sword tag-registry-password

Specifies the password on the command line.

CAUTION: This is a potential security breach because the password remains visible on the screen.

DIAGNOSTICS

rgy_passwd: Error: Not a registry server.

This command must be executed on the network's registry server host.

No permission ...

You do not have permission to create or access the Security subkey.

EXAMPLE

• Create a VOB-tag registry password interactively.

rgy_passwd
Password: <enter VOB-tag password>

SEE ALSO

mktag, mkvob, mount, registry_ccase