When I logged into TSM for the first time after installation, I got the message "Password successfully changed." I didn't ask to change my password. Why did this happen?

Answer

When you log in to TSM the first time using your temporary password, you will see the message: "Password successfully changed."

This is normal. Your password is changed to a randomly generated string and stored encrypted on your computer. The next time you log in and for all subsequent login sessions, TSM automatically uses the stored encrypted password to establish your TSM backup session. You are not prompted to enter a password. This TSM feature is called "passwordaccess generate" and is recommended and used by default at MIT for most operating systems.

If you decide to turn off this feature, your password will be not be stored and you will be prompted for your TSM password every time you start TSM. Scheduled backups will also be affected. To turn this feature off, refer to the TSM "Backup-Archive Client Installation and User's Guide." These
TSM manuals are located online at Version 8, Versions 6 and 7, Older versions