No Support for Apple Random Number Exchange

ID: Q117728


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0


SUMMARY

Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server do not support Apple Random Number Exchange.


MORE INFORMATION

Random Number Exchange is a method of password encryption. To support this feature, the server would be required to store user passwords in cleartext. This would violate C2 level security.

Additional query words: prodnt sfm

Keywords : kbother ntmac NTSrv
Version : 3.1 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : winnt
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Last Reviewed: February 4, 1999
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