Using NIM to install clients configured with Kerberos authentication

You can install clients configured with Kerberos authentication using NIM.

Normally, NIM relies on Standard AIX authentication to allow the NIM master to remotely execute commands. Standard AIX authentication uses the .rhosts file to provide this capability. While NIM functionality depends on its ability to remotely execute commands, some system environments require stricter authentication controls. Kerberos authentication provides a higher level of authentication for executing remote commands on the system without disabling NIM's capabilities.