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6.3.4. Populating the database

We now have to add some user entries into the database. First lets create an entry for the user jane. Use the kdb_edit command to do this:

grunt# kdb_edit
Opening database...

Enter Kerberos master key: 

Current Kerberos master key version is 1.

Master key entered.  BEWARE!
Previous or default values are in [brackets] ,
enter return to leave the same, or new value.

Principal name: jane
Instance:

<Not found>, Create [y] ? y

Principal: jane, Instance: , kdc_key_ver: 1
New Password:                    <---- enter a secure password here
Verifying password

New Password:                    <---- re-enter the password here

Principal's new key version = 1
Expiration date (enter yyyy-mm-dd) [ 2000-01-01 ] ? 
Max ticket lifetime (*5 minutes) [ 255 ] ? 
Attributes [ 0 ] ? 
Edit O.K.
Principal name:                  <---- null entry here will cause an exit


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