What is Cyrus SASL?
SASL (Simple Authentication Security Layer) is an Internet standards-track method for remote computers to authenticate. The Cyrus SASL library makes supporting various SASL mechanisms easy for both client and server writers.
Where is SASL used?
SASL enables the developer to code to a generic API. This approach avoids dependencies on specific mechanisms. SASL is particularly appropriate for applications that use the IMAP, SMTP, ACAP, and LDAP protocols, as these protocols all support SASL.
What is libsasl2 Dev?
Package: libsasl2-devel description: The Cyrus SASL library allows for client/server authentication in conformance with RFC 2222.
What is SASL Kerberos?
SASL covers the protocol for the applications to negotiate as to which authentication mechanism to use, then to perform whatever challenge/response exchanges are needed for that authentication to take place. Kerberos is one authentication mechanism, but SASL supports others, such as x. 509 certificates.
What is SASL in teaching?
Basic South African Sign Language Short Learning Programme (SASL SLP) The purpose of the SLP is to teach basic SASL skills to participants to enable them to have a basic conversation with a Deaf person.
How do I start Dovecot?
Use the following steps to start the Dovecot service:
- Use the following chkconfig command to verify that the Dovecot application will run when the server is restarted: sudo chkconfig –level 345 dovecot on.
- Use the following command to start the Dovecot service: sudo service dovecot start.
Is Dovecot SASL the same as Cyrus SASL?
Many people confuse SASL with one specific SASL implementation: the Cyrus SASL library. Dovecot has its own SASL implementation which may at some point be separated from Dovecot itself to “compete” against Cyrus SASL library in server side. Dovecot SASL can already be used with:
Does Dovecot support SASL?
IMAP, POP3 and SMTP protocols all have support for SASL. Many people confuse SASL with one specific SASL implementation: the Cyrus SASL library. Dovecot has its own SASL implementation which may at some point be separated from Dovecot itself to “compete” against Cyrus SASL library in server side.
What is the best alternative to Cyrus SASL library?
Dovecot has its own SASL implementation which may at some point be separated from Dovecot itself to “compete” against Cyrus SASL library in server side. Dovecot SASL can already be used with: Postfix v2.3 and later.
Does postfix support SMTP AUTH through Dovecot SASL?
Since version 2.3, Postfix supports SMTP AUTH through Dovecot SASL as introduced in the Dovecot 1.0 series. If using Postfix obtained from a binary (such as a .rpm or .deb file), you can check if Postfix was compiled with support for Dovecot SASL by running the command: