Blackboard Policy
When installed on a one server configuration, the database machine name is the same as the application server machine name. Password storage scheme configurations and user password migrations to a new password storage scheme are also logged to the standardized security log.
To re-iterate, new users or new installations of Blackboard Learn by default will use the secure user password storage scheme so no password hashes in the legacy format will appear. Customers using a third party authenticator are excluded by this security control since user passwords are stored on an external system. See the Security Audit Logging section.
Blackboard Policy - The Pre-Installation worksheet helps identify all the information required by the installer. Note: System Administrators that previously used the configuration file as a location to record and reference passwords will no longer be able to do this since passwords will now be securely stored at rest.
Conditions for internal authenticator Secure User Password Storage New passwords New passwords automatically use the new user password storage scheme by default as part of a secure design principle. Retention of Student Coursework and Grade Data I. Student Content Backup If you would like to keep your students' files after the current semester, you must keep your own records of grades and assignments. Additionally, student enrollment information is updated daily from Banner. Password storage scheme configurations and user password migrations to a new password storage scheme are also logged to the standardized security log. If a current License File is not available, contact your Blackboard Client Representative to request one. New passwords automatically user the default secure user password storage scheme. Print a copy of this page for editing and later reference.