Actions for Editing and Checking the label_encodings File

The label_encodings file is a flat, text file. The maximum line length in the label_encodings file is 256 bytes. The file can be edited with any text editor. The file must be checked before installation by using the chk_encodings(1M) utility. The security administrator role uses one of the two actions shown in Table 2-1. The actions are in the System_Admin folder within the Application Manager.

Table 2-1 Administrative Actions for Editing the label_encodings File

Action Name	Purpose
Edit Encodings	Edits and checks the specified label_encodings file.
Check Encodings	Checks the specified label_encodings. If the file specified for editing is not the installed version, after checking Check Encodings offers the option of installing the checked file. It creates a backup of the installed label_encodings file before overwriting it, while preserving its required DAC attributes.

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The label_encodings file may be created or edited on any system. However, it must be checked and tested on a host running the Trusted Solaris operating environment.

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