Re: What is: 5770NAE *BASE 5050 Network Authentication Enablement

Rob,
Google says:
IBM 5770-NAE, or Network Authentication Enablement, is an IBM i licensed program that enables Kerberos authentication on IBM i systems.  Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that provides a secure and reliable way to authenticate users and services across a network.  With 5770-NAE, IBM i can participate in a Kerberos realm, allowing users to authenticate with their Kerberos credentials to access IBM i systems and applications. 
- What is Kerberos?Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that uses cryptography to authenticate users and services.  It relies on a trusted third party, the Key Distribution Center (KDC), to manage and distribute keys. 
- IBM i Network Authentication Enablement (5770-NAE):This licensed program allows IBM i to function as a Kerberos client, enabling it to participate in a Kerberos realm. It provides the necessary components for IBM i to use Kerberos for authentication. 
- Why use Kerberos with IBM i?Kerberos provides a secure and centralized way to authenticate users and services, which is beneficial for organizations that rely on IBM i for their business operations. It can be used for single sign-on (SSO), allowing users to authenticate once and access multiple resources without re-authenticating. 
- How to configure Kerberos with IBM i:The configuration process involves planning, installing 5770-NAE, and configuring the IBM i system to connect to a Kerberos server (KDC). This includes defining the Kerberos realm, configuring the KDC, and setting up keytab entries for IBM i service principals. 
- Key benefits of using Kerberos with IBM i:
- Improved security: Kerberos provides a robust authentication mechanism that is resistant to various attacks. 
- Centralized authentication: Users authenticate once with their Kerberos credentials and can access multiple IBM i systems and applications. 
- Single sign-on (SSO): Users can access various resources without repeatedly entering their credentials. 
- Compliance: Kerberos


I believe this is something IBM cloned from AIX and installs in PASE.
Mark
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 01:59:41 PM EDT, Rob Berendt <robertowenberendt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

What is:  5770NAE  *BASE    5050    Network Authentication Enablement
My system says it is for V7R4 and I haven't ran that in years.
I realize that some products are skip ship and aren't always renewed with
each release but I cannot find any mention of this product.