Service Level Definition: Kerberos Authentication

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Documentation	http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/
Description	Kerberos is an authentication service that was originally developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is now used extensively around the world. Kerberos uses the NetID and NetID Password to validate a person's identity and permit access to services such as Bluestem, VPN, UIUC Dialup, UIUCnet Wireless, Active Directory, CITES Software Webstore, and Walkup Computing. Kerberos is also used to change your NetID password, which you can do through the NetID Password Change form or by visiting the CITES Help Desk.
Who can use this service	Everyone at the Urbana-Champaign campus can use their NetID and NetID password to enter Kerberos-authenticated online applications (although individuals may not be authorized to actually use a particular application). Individual departments can choose to implement Kerberos authentication on their web servers and for applications that they develop. For more information on how to do this, see the related Bluestem webpage.
When the service is available for use	Supported Service Hours: Twenty-four hours a day, excluding the maintenance hours listed below Maintenance Hours: 5:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. Monday through Friday 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Saturday 5:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Sunday During maintenance hours you might not be able to change your NetID password, but the authentication capabilities that allow you to enter an application will not be affected.
What you must have in order to use the service	Individuals who are trying to enter a Bluestem-authenticated service must have a NetID and NetID password.
Where to go for help	CITES Help Desk (see homepage for hours and additional information) phone: (217) 244-7000, (800) 531-2531 email: consult@uiuc.edu walk-in: 1211 Digital Computer Lab, 1304 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
Dependencies on other services	Network Infrastructure Electronic Directory (also known as the UIUC PH Server). The Electronic Directory is not a prerequisite for Kerberos authentication to function, but many services that use the authentication component also use the Electronic Directory for authorization.
Cost	A subsidy provided by the Provost on behalf of the campus allows CITES to offer this service at no charge.
How to request changes to this service	CITES Help Desk (see homepage for hours and additional information) phone: (217) 244-7000, (800) 531-2531 email: consult@uiuc.edu walk-in: 1211 Digital Computer Lab, 1304 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
How to find out about changes to this service	Major changes will be announced on the CITES Status webpage.
Date created	August 29, 2003
Date of last review	August 29, 2003

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