Using KRB5 with an hToken
Step 1: Place the hToken into a working USB port.
Step 2: Open the KRB5 application by clicking on the “krb5” icon on your desktop, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: KRB5 Desktop Icon.
Step 3:Click on File > Options, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Location of the Options Menu.
Step 4: Validate that your Options appear as shown in Figure 3.
Step 4a: If they do not, click the “Attempt PKINIT” checkbox.
Step 4b: Click the “OK” button.
Figure 3: Options Menu
Step 5: Ensure that your user name and realm are correct.
Step 6: Click Login
Step 7: Enter your pin number (see Figure 4) and click the “OK” button.
Figure 4: Pin pop-up
Step 8: Receive authentication (shown in Figure 5).
Figure 5: Authentication with hToken
The ticket is good for login to a system for 1 hour and once transferred to an HPC, is good for 10 hours.
Last Updated: 06.12.09
