Reference

kdb_init(8)

Initialize Kerberos key distribution center database

NAME

kdb_init – Initialize Kerberos key distribution center database

SYNOPSIS

kdb_init [realm]

DESCRIPTION

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

SEE ALSO

kdb_destroy(8)