| Event Id | 16386 |
| Source | NT to UNIX Password Sync Service |
| Description | Default encryption key is insecure. Please generate new encryption key. |
| Event Information | "According to Microsoft : CAUSE: This problem occurs if the default encryption key has not been changed. The default encryption key should not be used with Identity Management for UNIX. However, Identity Management for UNIX does not advise you of this fact. Note: We recommend that you change the default encryption key after you install Identity Management for UNIX. RESOLUTION: Note The event messages that are logged after you uninstall Identity Management for UNIX can be safely ignored. To work around this problem, change the encryption key after you install Identity Management for UNIX. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Open Identity Management for UNIX. 2. . Right-click Password Synchronization, and then click Properties. 3. . On the Settings tab, type the key that you want to use in the Encryption/Decryption key box. Note: Identity Management for UNIX can create a new key for you. To do this, click New Key on the Settings tab. 4. . Click Apply to save the settings. MORE INFORMATION Technical support for x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for x64-based versions of Windows. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because an x64-based version of Windows was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the installation of Windows with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your x64-based version of Windows. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware. " |
| Reference Links | Event ID:16386 Of Source ID:NT to UNIX Password Sync Service |
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