KDB_INIT(8)KDB_INIT(8)NAMEkdb_init - initialize Kerberos key distribution center database
SYNOPSISkdb_init [ realm ]
DESCRIPTIONkdb_init initializes a Kerberos key distribution center database, cre‐
ating the necessary principals.
If the optional realm argument is not present, kdb_init prompts for a
realm name (defaulting to the definition in /usr/include/krb.h). After
determining the realm to be created, it prompts for a master key pass‐
word. The master key password is used to encrypt every encryption key
stored in the database.
DIAGNOSTICS
"/etc/kerberosIV/principal: File exists"
An attempt was made to create a database on a
machine which already had an existing database.
FILES
/etc/kerberosIV/principal.pag, /etc/kerberosIV/principal.dir
DBM files containing database
/usr/include/kerberosIV/krb.h
Include file defining default realm
SEE ALSOkdb_destroy(8)MIT Project Athena Kerberos Version 4.0 KDB_INIT(8)