John HEFFERMAN

CERN, Geneva - Switzerland

Kerberos Realm Consolidation: Carried out an investigation to determine how CERN¿s two Kerberos realms could be unified, and am working with the staff concerned to develop the plan and software necessary to bring about a single Kerberos Realm at CERN. The investigation began with a feasibility study covering the various solutions, involving tests to determine which options were viable and how they might provide an authentication service to AFS and LSF Batch, in the event that the realms were consolidated. Currently in the process of implementing the proposed consolidation plan, which is scheduled to be completed later this year, or early next year. I am also doing some studies related to the AFS file system, which I will be helping to administer in the future.