Updating CMS Passwords
The CMS application runs under a windows account. When this windows account password is changed, the systems below should be updated to reflect the updated password.
CMS System Password Reset Checklist
- CMS SQL Database password
- Apache Tomcat Service
- CMS LDAP Password
- CMS web site within IIS (see table below)
- IdExchange CMS Notification Service (if the IdExchange CMS Notification Service uses the same credentials as the CMS)
Updating the CMS Service Account Password in IIS
Step Number | Procedure | Example |
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1 | Open IIS (internet information services) manager and select the CMS website | |
2 | Select the CMS website and click "Basic Settings.." in the actions tab. | |
3 | Click "connect as..." | |
4 | Click "Set specific user" Input the correct credentials. | |
5 | Repeat steps 2-4 for each of the applications. Note: also change the WebServices site passwords | |
6 | Next, select the CMS website and from the features view click "Authentication". | |
7 | Select the "Anonymous Authentication" and Click "edit". | |
8 | Click "Set specific user" Insert the correct credentials and click "OK". | |
9 | Repeat steps 6-8 for each of the applications. | |
10 | Restart the CMS server. |