gss_import_name(3sec)
Converts a printable name to an internal form
Synopsis
#include <dce/gssapi.h>
OM_uint32 gss_import_name (
OM_uint32 *minor_status,
gss_buffer_t input_buffer_name,
gss_OID input_name_type,
gss_name_t *output_name)
Parameters
Input
input_name_buffer
Specifies the buffer containing the printable name to convert.
input_name_type
Specifies the object identifier for the type of printable name. Specify GSS_C_NULL_OID to use the DCE name.
You can explicitly request the DCE name by using GSSDCE_C_OID_DCE_NAME. To help ensure portability of your application, use the default, GSS_C_NULL_OID.
Output
output_name
Returns the name in an internal form.
minor_status
Returns a status code from the security mechanism.
Description
The gss_import_name( ) routine converts a printable name to an internal form.
Status Codes
The following describes a partial list of codes (messages) that might be returned. Refer to the OSF DCE Problem Determination Guide for complete
descriptions of all messages. The following status codes can be returned:
| GSS_S_COMPLETE | The routine was completed successfully. |
| GSS_S_BAD_NAMETYPE | The name passed by the input_name parameter is not recognized. |
| GSS_S_BAD_NAME | The routine could not interpret the input_name parameter as a name of the type specified. |
| GSS_S_FAILURE | Check the minor status for details. |
Functions: