kasadmin

Kasadmin is a term used for administrative command-line tools in various software projects that implement a component or service abbreviated as “kas.” Because kasadmin is not standardized, the exact command set, options, and behavior vary by project. In general, kasadmin serves as a single interface to configure, monitor, and control the components of a kas-based system.

Overview and design

Kasadmin clients typically act as a local or remote operator interface that communicates with a kas server or configuration store. They are usually invoked from a shell and rely on a structured set of subcommands to perform common administrative tasks. Authentication and authorization are common concerns, often implemented via tokens, certificates, or local credentials, with access controlled by roles and permissions defined in the target system.

Typical features

- Service or component management (start, stop, restart, status)

- Configuration management (get, set, list)

- User and access control (add, remove, assign-role)

- Auditing and logs (view, export)

- Backup, restore, and upgrade utilities

Usage patterns

Kasadmin is generally invoked as a command-line tool with global options followed by a subcommand and its options, for example: kasadmin [global options] <subcommand> [subcommand options]. Typical examples include restarting services, updating configuration values, or adding administrative users.

Implementation notes

Kasadmin clients communicate with a kas server or configuration store via an API or RPC mechanism. Configuration for kasadmin itself may be stored in files such as a user’s home directory or a system-wide configuration path. Security, including credential storage and audit logging, is a common consideration in deployment.

See also

General administrative tooling and command-line interface design for distributed systems.