Configuring the amandabackup user so the password does not expire

Info Type: Tip

Info Description:

amandabackup user is used by Zmanda Windows Client to do backups and restoration. If the user password expires, backups and restoration will fail.

To change the password expiration policy:

For clients that do not have Active Directory Installed

1. Click on Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Local Users and Groups -> Users.
2. Double Click on ‘amandabackup’ user.
3. Check “Password never expires” and say Ok.

For machines that have Active Directory Installed (Windows Server)

1. Administrative Tools -> Active Directory Users and Computers.
2. Double Click on ‘amandabackup’ user under <DomainName>->Users.
3. Click on ‘Account’ tab and Check “Password never expires” and say Ok.