cucm 12.5 Touchless installation error : Invalid password it is based on a dictionary word.

[jaheshkhan]

Today i was trying to install cucm using touchless method. but i entered with the following error:

" Invalid password it is based on a dictionary word.

The password must be at least six characters long and can contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores.

The password can not be based on a dictionary word. "

I dont why im gettting this. I tried it with different passwords in AFG file.

Also i tried to generate file using microsoft edge. with mozilla firefox im not getting xml file instead it gives html code.

[Chris Deren]

The error message is pretty self explanatory, it needs to be pretty cryptic and follow all of the guidelines.  This needs to be the case for all 3 passwords: platform, security and application.  

Have you considered using PCD for the new install, in my opinion much better option than the toucheless option, especially if you are building a cluster?

[jaheshkhan]

I too agree on what you said. but my question

if i gave a password for example, "pass-go0" why its not not accepting. 

i have installed before without any issue for version 12. 

but with touchless I'm facing this issue.. 

[Chris Deren]

I would imagine because ‘pass’ is a dictionary word so it cannot be part of your password.  Change this portion to something like pa$$

[jaheshkhan]

"@" no more valid?
"Pa$$@go0" this is not valid too?

[Chris Deren]

I would think that should be fine, perhaps except word ("go"), the only thing I can go by without trying is this section:

Password Recommendations

The installation wizard ensures that you enter a strong password. To create a strong password, follow these recommendations:

• Mix uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Mix letters and numbers.
• Include special symbols.
• Remember that longer passwords are stronger and more secure than shorter ones.

Avoid the following types of passwords:

• Do not use recognizable words, such as proper names and dictionary words, even when combined with numbers.
• Do not invert recognizable words.
• Do not use word or number patterns, such as aaabbb, qwerty, zyxwvuts, 123321, and so on.
• Do not use recognizable words from other languages.
• Do not use personal information of any kind, including birthdays, postal codes, names of children, or pets, and so on.

from the 12.5 install guide:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cucm/install/12_5_1/cucm_b_install-guide-cucm-imp-1251.pdf