KDB_INIT(8)                                           KDB_INIT(8)


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 (defaulting to the definition  in
       /usr/include/kerberosIV/krb.h).    After  determining  the
       realm to be created, it prompts for a master key password.
       The  master  key password is used to encrypt every encryp-
       tion 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/princi-
                           pal.dir
                           DBM files containing database

       /usr/include/kerberosIV/krb.h
                           Include file defining default realm

SEE ALSO
       kdb_destroy(8)























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