what is correct way to make RDS hosts warn people to change passwords??

we set rds hosts cluster earlier year.

i did set in group policy give 14 days' warning change passwords.

today discovered not work -- people not log in etc.

how make rds hosts et al. warn people change passwords??

thank you, tom

hi tom,

it not idea rely on built-in warning mechanism.  displays balloon disappears when user clicks on something, fraction of second after message displayed.  recommend 2 things:

1. automated daily reminder emails sent people password expire within xx days, clear instructions on how change password.  if change password within remote desktop session instructions should reflect telling them press ctrl-alt-end.  when number of days gets low preferred change email reflect (set high priority and/or make text in bold red letters, etc.).

if have web password change interface can include link within message encourage them change immediately.

2. use custom script or program runs during logon , displays popup warning more visible.

the above general suggestions.  should customize best fit environment.  example, have popup warnings start @ 14 days out, , email warnings start @ 7 days out.

-tp

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