Trusted Extensions Configuration and Administration

Performing Common Tasks in Trusted Extensions

The following task map describes common administrative procedures in Trusted Extensions.

Table 15  Performing Common Administrative Tasks in Trusted Extensions Task Map

Task Description For Instructions Change the password for root. Specifies a new password for the root role. How to Change the Password for root on a Desktop System Reflect a password change in a labeled zone. Reboots the zone to update the zone that a password has changed. How to Enforce a New Local User Password in a Labeled Zone Use the Secure Attention key combination. Gets control of the mouse or keyboard. Also, tests whether the mouse or keyboard is trusted. How to Regain Control of the Desktop's Current Focus Determine the hexadecimal number for a label. Displays the internal representation for a text label. How to Obtain the Hexadecimal Equivalent for a Label Determine the text representation for a label. Displays the text representation for a hexadecimal label. How to Obtain a Readable Label From Its Hexadecimal Form Allocate a device. Enables users to allocate devices. Uses a peripheral device to add information to or remove information from the system. How to Authorize Users to Allocate a Device in Securing Systems and Attached Devices in Oracle Solaris 11.3 How to Allocate a Device in Trusted Extensions in Trusted Extensions User’s Guide Change a system configuration file. Changes default Trusted Extensions and Oracle Solaris security values. How to Change Security Defaults in System Files Administer a system remotely. Administers Trusted Extensions systems from a remote system. Remote Administration in Trusted Extensions