Password Policy

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Password policy

Password policies are used for domain accounts or local user accounts. They determine settings for passwords, such as enforcement and lifetimes. This section covers:

• Enforce password history

• Maximum password age

• Minimum password age

• Minimum password length

• Passwords must meet complexity requirements

• Store passwords using reversible encryption