From: "Lun Wing San (Oracle)" <wslun@qrcsun.qrc.org>
Subject: Re: Kerberos Authentication Adapter for Oracle
Date: 1997/02/02
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to: Allan Taunt <ataunt@swichtec.co.nz>
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Allan Taunt wrote:
> 
> From what I've read Oracle 7.3 has an option for a kerberos authentication
> adapter and there are kerberos authentication servers for NT (e.g. Cygnus
> KerbNet http://www.cygnus.com).  Would I be correct is saying these
> components are the necessary ingredients for a secure, single login for NT
> and Oracle?
> 
> Has anyone implemented NT or/and Oracle security based around kerberos
> authentication?
> 
> Where will I find the kerberos authentication adapter for Oracle (is it
> part of the
> Advanced Networking Option)?

  It is a part of Advanced Networking Option. CyberSAFE Challenger is the 
kerberos-autheticated server. In advanced networking option, it supports directory 
service but I am not sure whether it supports for kerberos authenticaion adapter or not.

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Name   : Lun Wing San
Title  : Oracle Application Developer of Hong Kong Productivity Council
         Oracle Database Administrator and System Administrator of QRC
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