Open Source Security for OpenVMS

This manual, titled Open Source Security for OpenVMS, Volume 3: Kerberos, acts as a guide for system administrators and application developers to implement Kerberos Version 2.0 on OpenVMS Alpha and VAX platforms.

Key contents include: - Introduction to Kerberos: Defines Kerberos terminology, core components (KDC, Authentication Service, Ticket-Granting Service), and security concepts. - Installation and Configuration: Step-by-step procedures for installing the Kerberos kit and configuring the software on various OpenVMS versions, including upgrade paths for existing installations. - Client Programs: Details on user-facing tools like kinit, klist, kdestroy, and kpasswd, along with administrative programs like kadmin and kdb5_util. - Programming Concepts: Guidance on compiling and linking applications that use Kerberos, including example programs and the use of the GSSAPI and KRB5 APIs. - API Reference: Extensive reference documentation for GSSAPI functions (e.g., gss_accept_sec_context, gss_init_sec_context) and KRB5 API functions. - Support Information: Includes legal notices, information on related documents, and copyright notices for third-party software integrated into the product.