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Hashing Formats for DXserver Passwords

CA Directory can store user passwords in the following formats:

SHA

(Default) Hashes the password using the SHA-1 algorithm.

SSHA

Hashes the password using the Salted SHA-1 algorithm. This algorithm produces a different hash even for the same clear text password, which is more secure.

SHA512

Hashes the password using the SHA-512 algorithm.

SSHA512

Hashes the password using the Salted SHA-512 algorithm. This algorithm produces a different hash even for the same clear text password, which is more secure.

MD5

Hashes the password using the Message Digest algorithm.

SMD5

Hashes the password using the Salted Message Digest algorithm.

CRYPT

Hashes the password using the UNIX crypt method.

CADIR

Hashes the password using a reversible obfuscation algorithm. Use this option to hash a password before including it in a knowledge file in the dsa-password or ldap-dsa-password configuration items. This protects the password from users who have access to the computer running the DSA.

For more information, see Password Storage.