Configuring Kerberos

You can configure the Kerberos® settings any time after the initial library configuration. Before you can configure Kerberos, you need to generate the Service Keytab file on your Kerberos (AD) server. For instructions, see Generating the Kerberos Service Keytab File.

NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation.

Users with administrative privileges can configure Kerberos, but users with user privileges cannot.

  1. From the Setup menu, select User Management > Remote Authentication.

    The Setup - Remote Authentication screen appears.

  2. Under Authentication Type, do one of the following:
  3. Type the Kerberos settings into the following Kerberos fields:
  4. Upload the service keytab file. This is a file you generate on your Kerberos (AD) server. If you have not already generated this file, do so now. For instructions, see Generating the Kerberos Service Keytab File. Then click the Browse button to upload the file.
  5. Configure the LDAP settings as described in Configuring LDAP.
  6. Click Apply to apply any changes.

    The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:

  7. Select Test to test all the new or changed LDAP settings.

    The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:

  8. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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