[5242] in Kerberos
Cred cache b5/V3 format
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Joe Kovara)
Tue May 23 19:59:29 1995
To: kerberos@MIT.EDU
Date: Tue, 23 May 1995 14:27:45 -0700
From: Joe Kovara <joek@CyberSAFE.COM>
Beta 5 introduced a new cred cache format (V3). It appears that two
changes were made: the e-type in the key block; and an "architecture
independent" data format. I understand the reason for putting the e-type
in the key block. I also understand that architecture independence is
generally a Good Thing.
However, I'm curious as to what the designers had in mind for the
"architecture independent" cred cache. This change presents a significant
new interface to K5, and hence a new source of potential interoperability
problems.
Can someone please explain the genesis, requirements and goals of this
change? I think this would be of benefit to all providers and users of
K5.
Thanks,
Joe Kovara / Product Development Manager / CyberSAFE / joek@cybersafe.com
