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How to obtain the IBM FileNet Image Services allowupdates password for MKF_tool

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Question

How can I get the Image Services MKF_tool password, which changes each month?

Cause

System Administrators may need the MKF_tool allowupdates password to perform a variety of administrative tasks such as modifying a script, deleting records from a table, deleting write requests, or cleaning up the Security Database.
Caution: Be aware that using MKF_tool to modify a database could result in data errors.
Always backup your data prior to using this tool in allowupdates mode.

Answer

MKF_tool allowupdates passwords cycle every 4 years for IS 4.1.2 and below.
MKF_tool allowupdates password is permanent and is 'tortoise' for Image Services 4.2.x
 
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17 November 2020

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