Troubleshooting Kerberos

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

This guide provides troubleshooting information for Kerberos authentication in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 domains. It is designed to help you identify and resolve problems that are related to the Kerberos version 5 authentication protocol.

In this guide

• Introduction to Troubleshooting Kerberos

• Verifying Computer Settings for Troubleshooting Kerberos

• Configuring a Computer for Troubleshooting Kerberos

• Troubleshooting Kerberos Problems

• Additional Resources for Troubleshooting Kerberos

Acknowledgments

Produced by: Microsoft Windows Server User Assistance team

Project Writer: Brian Reisman

Project Editor: Carolyn Eller

Contributing Writers: Michiko Short, Mike Danseglio

Contributing Editors: David Longmuir, Vincent Abella

Technical Reviewers: David Christiansen, Xin Fan, Mohamed Fathalla, JK Jaganathan, Steve Light, Soumitra Sengupta, Tim Springston, Todd Stecher, Jonathan Stephens, Darol Timberlake, Joseph Vasil, Liqiang (Larry) Zhu, Leon Arber