Copying the keytab file

Use this procedure to copy the blauthsvc.keytab file you obtained from the Active Directory administrator to the correct location on the Application Server hosting the Authentication Service.

For the Authentication Service to authenticate users through the AD/Kerberos user credentials, the Authentication Service must be able to accept KDC service tickets. To accept service tickets, the Authentication Service needs the service key in the blauthsvc.keytab file.

To copy the keytab file

1. Locate the blauthsvc.keytab file that was exported from the Active Directory KDC.
2. Do one of the following:
   • (UNIX) Copy the file to the /NSH/br directory.
     For example, if TrueSight Server Automation is installed in the default location, you would copy the file to the following directory:
     /opt/bmc/bladelogic/NSH/br
   • (Windows) Copy the file to the \NSH\br directory.
     For example, if TrueSight Server Automation is installed in the default location, you would copy the file to the following directory:
     C:\Program Files\BMC Software\BladeLogic\NSH\br

Where to go from here

See Locating the Active Directory KDC for the service principal's domain.