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
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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
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DBM files containing database