Default Keytab File

DefaultKeytabFile

The full path to the keytab file that the connector uses to obtain the ticket for Kerberos authentication.

Note:
  • This option is applicable only when the authentication mechanism is set to Kerberos (AuthMech=Kerberos) and the Use Keytab option is enabled (UseKeytab=1).
  • If the UPN Keytab Mapping File option (the UPNKeytabMappingFile key) is set to a JSON file with a valid mapping to a keytab, then that keytab takes precedence.

If you do not set this option but the Use Keytab option is enabled (UseKeytab=1), then the MIT Kerberos library will search for a keytab using the following search order:

  • The file specified by the KRB5_KTNAME environment variable.
  • The default_keytab_name setting in the [libdefaults] section of the Kerberos configuration file (krb5.conf/krb5.ini).
  • The default keytab file specified in the MIT Kerberos library. Typically, the default file is C:\Windows\krb5kt for Windows platforms and /etc/krb5.keytab for non-Windows platforms.
Key Name Default Value Required

DefaultKeytabFile

None

No