Do you have your new password ready?

Do you have your fifteen character password ready?

This is a reminder that starting July 15, all staff must have a long password. New passwords must be at least fifteen characters long and contain at least one number and symbol.

The good news? Your password will not expire, so you won't ever have to change it unless it gets cracked.

If you are wondering why, or need help creating a password that long that you can also remember, please read "How to choose a good password" on our documentation site.

On July 15, we will switch our servers from Novell to Microsoft. This means your current Novell password will no longer work, and you will have to start using a new one. Because we cannot see or export your current passwords, we will assign you a new one that you must start using on July 15.

Before the end of school, you will receive a piece of paper which will contain your new password. On July 15, you will need to start using this new password. You may want to change it to something you can remember more easily, but you must use the password issued to you at least once to log in and change your password.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me or read the detailed explanation at http://sites.google.com/a/oregonsd.net/technology-integration-tool/Home/passwords (staff login required).