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Requirements for Using UNIX Password Synchronization

The requirements for using the UNIX Password Synchronization feature are the following:

• The UNIX Password Synchronization agent must be installed on the UNIX system on which you want to detect password changes.
• The UNIX Remote agent and CAM must be installed on the UNIX system on which the UNIX Password Synchronization agent resides.
• The system must be managed as an acquired endpoint. The Password Synchronization agent is installed check box must be selected on the acquired endpoint's properties.
• The accounts on the managed systems must be explored and correlated to global users.
• The environment must allow password changes to come from endpoint accounts. An administrator with access to the Management Console enables this feature.