In comp.security.unix S.T. Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi, there,
> Is it possible to retain the same password for users when migrating from
> NIS-like systems to Kerberos ? Seems there's no way to avoid changing users'
> passwords in such exercise.
It should not be possible, in NIS the password is not known by
you, only a hash is know where you are not supposed to
reverse engeneer.
Kerberos need a cleartext password.
> Would anyone please help?
Your users could help you. Just make it clear to them
how they are supposed to do this in a safe manner.
> Thank you very much !
> Best Regards,
> ST Wong
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