Class UnixPrincipal

java.lang.Object
com.sun.security.auth.UnixPrincipal
All Implemented Interfaces:
Serializable, Principal

public class UnixPrincipal extends Object implements Principal, Serializable
This class implements the Principal interface and represents a Unix user.

Principals such as this UnixPrincipal may be associated with a particular Subject to augment that Subject with an additional identity. Refer to the Subject class for more information on how to achieve this. Authorization decisions can then be based upon the Principals associated with a Subject.

Since:
1.4
See Also:
  • Constructor Summary Link icon

    Constructors
    Constructor
    Description
    Create a UnixPrincipal with a Unix username.
  • Method Summary Link icon

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    boolean
    Compares the specified Object with this UnixPrincipal for equality.
    Return the Unix username for this UnixPrincipal.
    int
    Return a hash code for this UnixPrincipal.
    Return a string representation of this UnixPrincipal.

    Methods declared in class java.lang.Object Link icon

    clone, finalize, getClass, notify, notifyAll, wait, wait, wait

    Methods declared in interface java.security.Principal Link icon

    implies
  • Constructor Details Link icon

    • UnixPrincipal Link icon

      public UnixPrincipal(String name)
      Create a UnixPrincipal with a Unix username.
      Parameters:
      name - the Unix username for this user.
      Throws:
      NullPointerException - if the name is null.
  • Method Details Link icon

    • getName Link icon

      public String getName()
      Return the Unix username for this UnixPrincipal.
      Specified by:
      getName in interface Principal
      Returns:
      the Unix username for this UnixPrincipal
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      public String toString()
      Return a string representation of this UnixPrincipal.
      Specified by:
      toString in interface Principal
      Overrides:
      toString in class Object
      Returns:
      a string representation of this UnixPrincipal.
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      public boolean equals(Object o)
      Compares the specified Object with this UnixPrincipal for equality. Returns true if the given object is also a UnixPrincipal and the two UnixPrincipals have the same username.
      Specified by:
      equals in interface Principal
      Overrides:
      equals in class Object
      Parameters:
      o - Object to be compared for equality with this UnixPrincipal.
      Returns:
      true if the specified Object is equal to this UnixPrincipal.
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    • hashCode Link icon

      public int hashCode()
      Return a hash code for this UnixPrincipal.
      Specified by:
      hashCode in interface Principal
      Overrides:
      hashCode in class Object
      Returns:
      a hash code for this UnixPrincipal.
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