[itdiscuss] HELP -- Password change mgmt for remote users

[Thompson, Ken]

Yes, as long as they do it BEFORE the network requires it. Once the network requires the PW change, they can't even log into the OWA page to change their password. Unless I've missed something this is what I've experienced and tested.

Ken

From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Phillips, Paul
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If you have exchange, they can change their password through the web mail portal under Options.

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Paul Phillips
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From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Thompson, Ken
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Subject: [itdiscuss] HELP -- Password change mgmt for remote users

MTW is on a Windows network and we have GPO's for password change requirements. The problem is that remote users:


1.       Don't remember the signs of when a PW change is needed - so they think their system is broken and / or

2.       The can't remember the steps for changing their password remotely (RDP or VPN is what we have now).

So, as important at policies are for security, this is a nagging issue and a growing problem as our network user group expands.

Does anyone know of a good, simple solution that would allow users to quickly and easily change their network password without having to remember to do an RDP or VPN connection? Or what suggestions / recommendations might you have for this?

Ken Thompson | IT Manager | Mission to the World
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