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Random Strong Password Generator (view source)
Revision as of 19:53, 8 October 2014
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"Dots" (entropy) are being collected by user activity like keyboard, mouse and other interaction and constantly updated in a /dev/ device. Since SME Server has little of such interaction, the "DOT level" may become low, and we don't want that for it will limit the number of combinations the randomizer can make between dots. As a reference, a normal level of dots averages between 2500 and 3500.
"Dots" (entropy) are being collected by user activity like keyboard, mouse and other interaction and constantly updated in a /dev/ device. Since SME Server has little of such interaction (especially Virtial Machines), the "DOT level" may become low, and we don't want that for it will limit the number of combinations the randomizer can make between dots. As a reference, a normal level of dots averages between 2500 and 3500.
It is recommended to install the Haveged to ensure there are enough dots available to generate a strong password.
It is recommended to install the Haveged next to randpw to ensure there are enough dots available for randpw to generate a strong password.