krb5_524_conv_principal - Convert a Kerberos V5 principal to a Kerberos V4 principal.

krb5_error_code krb5_524_conv_principal(krb5_context context, krb5_const_principal princ, char * name, char * inst, char * realm)
param:

[in] context - Library context

[in] princ - V5 Principal

[out] name - V4 principal’s name to be filled in

[out] inst - V4 principal’s instance name to be filled in

[out] realm - Principal’s realm name to be filled in
retval:
  • 0 Success
  • KRB5_INVALID_PRINCIPAL Invalid principal name
  • KRB5_CONFIG_CANTOPEN Can’t open or find Kerberos configuration file
return:
  • Kerberos error codes

This function separates a V5 principal princ into name , instance , and realm .