mkseckrb5 Command
Purpose
Migrates existing operating system users to Kerberos.
Syntax
Description
This command gets the list of user names and creates Kerberos users. If the -r flag is not specified, the command prompts for a new password for each user.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Output | Consists of information messages when the -h flag is used. |
| Standard Error | Consists of error messages when the command cannot complete successfully. |
Flags
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -h | Specifies that the command is only to display the valid command syntax. |
| -r | Specifies that random passwords are to be used. |
Exit Status
Failure of this command to execute successfully results in incomplete migration. The admin must check the Kerberos database for the users that were migrated before taking further action.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Indicates the successful completion of the command. |
| 1 | Indicates that an error occurred. |
Security
Only the root user is authorized to use this command.
Examples
- To display the command syntax, type:
mkseckrb5 -h - To migrate existing users to Kerberos users, type:
mkseckrb5 - To migrate user trojan to Kerberos user with random passwd, type:
mkseckrb5 -r trojan
Files
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| /usr/sbin/mkseckrb5 | Contains the mkseckrb5 command. |