GNU Simple Authentication and Security Layer 1.4.0

GNU Simple Authentication and Security Layer

This manual was last updated 6 November 2009 for version 1.4.0 of GNU SASL.

Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Simon Josefsson.

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• Introduction: Information about protocol and implementation.
• Preparation: What you should do before using the library.
• Using the Library: High level overview of how to use the library.
• Properties: How to specify username, password, etc.
• Mechanisms: Mechanism specific information.
• Global Functions: Functions that can be used at all times.
• Callback Functions: Set and use callbacks.
• Property Functions: Specify username, password etc.
• Session Functions: Perform an authentication.
• Utilities: Functions for various odd things.
• Memory Handling: Memory de-allocation.
• Error Handling: Error codes and such.
• Examples: Demonstrate how to use the library.
• Acknowledgements: Whom to blame.
• Invoking gsasl: Command line interface to the library.

Appendices

• Protocol Clarifications: Our notes on the SASL protocol.
• Old Functions: Descriptions of old API functions.
• Copying Information: How you can copy and share GNU SASL.

Indices

• Concept Index: Index of concepts and programs.
• Function and Data Index: Index of functions, variables and data types.