HP-UX 11i Version 2 Release Notes (October 2003)

Security
Generic Security Service Application Programming Interface (GSS-API)
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Generic Security Service Application Programming
Interface (GSS-API)
The Generic Security Service Application Programming Interface (GSS-API) provides
security services for applications independent of the various underlying security
mechanisms. The services include authentication, integrity, and/or confidentiality
services.
Summary of Change
The GSS-API product is now delivered as part of HP-UX 11i v2. The following change
has been made to GSS-API:
• IPv6 support has been enabled.
See also “Kerberos Client (KRB5-Client)” on page 184.
Impact
Users must recompile their existing Kerberos and GSS-API applications to take
advantage of the IPv6 features.
Compatibility
There are no compatibility issues.
Performance
There are no performance issues.
Documentation
Further information may be found in the Configuration Guide for Kerberos Client
Products on HP-UX, available on the Web at
http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/onlinedocs/J5849-90007/J5849-90007.html
Obsolescence
Not applicable.