NetBackup IT Analytics Security and Encryption Reference

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Product(s): NetBackup IT Analytics (11.6)

Modify the Oracle database user passwords

Use the following utilities to modify passwords for the Oracle database users portal and aptare_ro. These instructions apply only to user portal and aptare_ro.

  • Linux: /opt/aptare/utils/changeDBPassword.sh

  • Windows: C:\opt\aptare\utils\changeDBPassword.bat

The new password must not have the following characters:

  • Double Quotes '"'.

  • Back Slash '/'.

  • Blank space ' '.

  • Back Tick '`'

Note:

If CyberArk feature is enabled, do not modify Oracle database password.

Complete these steps to modify passwords for the Oracle database user. These instructions apply to aptare_ro and portal users.

  1. Login with root access on Linux or with admin access on Windows.
  2. Stop the portal and agent Tomcat services.
  3. Change the user password:

    On Linux:

    /opt/aptare/utils/changeDBPassword.sh -user <user_name> <password>

    On Windows:

    C:\opt\aptare\utils\changeDBPassword.bat -user <user_name> <password>

    This updates the specified user's password in Oracle configuration as well as the properties files like portal.properties and datrarcvrproperties.xml.

  4. Restart the File Analytics services immediately after changing the password.