kdb_init8

Usage

Overview

kdb_init initializes a Kerberos key distribution center database, creating the necessary principals.

If the optional realm argument is not present, kdb_init prompts for a realm name. After determining the realm to be created, it prompts for a master key password. The master key password is used to encrypt every encryption key stored in the database.

Diagnostics

/var/kerberos/principal: File exists

An attempt was made to create a database on a machine which already had an existing database.

Files

/var/kerberos/principal.pag, /var/kerberos/principal.dir

DBM files containing database