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Trusted Solaris Installation and Configuration

How To Install a Site-Specific Label Encodings File

If you are installing a site-specific label_encodings file, consult Trusted Solaris Label Administration for requirements, procedures, and suggestions for the label encodings file..

You can edit the placeholder label_encodings(4) file that the Trusted Solaris installation program installed or install your own. The security administrator is responsible for editing, checking, and maintaining the label_encodings file.

  1. Have the medium (diskette) with your site's label_encodings file ready to use.

  2. As root (before roles are verified), or as secadmin (after roles have been verified), copy the file to a writable location, such as /etc/security/tsol/label_encodings.site using the File Manager.

    If you are unsure of the steps, see "To Copy One or More Files from a Diskette".

  3. Check the syntax of the new label_encodings file.

    1. Double-click the Check Encodings action in the System_Admin folder in the Application Manager.

      For more information on using the actions in the System_Admin folder, see "To Run a System_Admin Action".

    2. In the dialog box, enter the full path name of the file: /etc/security/tsol/label_encodings.site

  4. Read the contents of the Check Encodings dialog box that is displayed.

    The chk_encodings(1M) command checks the syntax of the file. If the file passes the check, the action asks whether you want to overwrite the currently-installed label_encodings file. If the answer is yes, the action creates a backup copy (naming it label_encodings.orig), and installs the checked version.

    1. If it reports no errors, continue.

    2. If it reports errors, resolve them before continuing.

      For detailed procedures and explanation, consult "Creating or Editing the Encodings File" in Trusted Solaris Label Administration.

      Caution - Caution -

      Your label_encodings file must pass the Check Encodings test before you continue.

  5. Read the new label_encodings file into your environment by clicking the right mouse button on the workspace background and choosing Windows > Restart Workspace Manager.

    Your label_encodings file is now in effect.