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Bug 2234487 - [DDF] To not use /tmp or /var/tmp to store SSL certificates or tar bundles in Satellite or capsule
Summary: [DDF] To not use /tmp or /var/tmp to store SSL certificates or tar bundles in...
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Status: CLOSED CURRENTRELEASE
Alias: None
Product: Red Hat Satellite
Classification: Red Hat
Component: Certificates
Version: 6.13.0
Hardware: All
OS: All
medium
medium
Target Milestone: Unspecified
Assignee: Malhar Jivrajani
QA Contact: Satellite QE Team
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Blocks:
TreeView+ depends on / blocked
 
Reported: 2023-08-24 15:40 UTC by Direct Docs Feedback
Modified: 2024-02-28 20:32 UTC (History)
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Last Closed: 2023-10-12 12:32:27 UTC
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Red Hat Issue Tracker SAT-19709 0 None None None 2023-08-24 15:42:12 UTC

Description Direct Docs Feedback 2023-08-24 15:40:23 UTC
To not use /tmp or /var/tmp to store SSL certificates or tar bundles in Satellite or capsule

Despite we provide example of where SSL certicates can be placed , Many users would obtain the certifiates from extrenal proviers, copies them in /tmp or /var/tmp and applies them on satellite\capsule. 

But once OS removes the certs from /tmp or /var/tmp after defined period of time, The installer execution in future are bound to fails whether it's for enabling some feature or upgrade. 

Reported by: rhn-support-saydas

https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_satellite/6.13/html/installing_satellite_server_in_a_connected_network_environment/performing-additional-configuration#annotations:2826aada-7ec0-47bd-b55f-d8e843fbe82d

Comment 1 Sayan Das 2023-08-24 15:56:15 UTC
For both satellite and capsule:

I believe we should add some prerequisites i.e. 

* /root/ssl-build should never be touched without consulting with RedHat support.

* /tmp or /var/tmp should never be used to store certificates or certificate tar bundles. Keep the certificates stored in a permanent location on the concerned server.

* Once applied\installed, The filename of the certificate or certificate tar bundle should not be changed\renamed.

Comment 4 Marie Hornickova 2023-08-25 09:56:01 UTC
Hello Sayan,
Many thanks for reporting this suggestion for documentation improvement. This is very helpful.
After the ticket is team-triaged, the docs team representatives will follow up on the updates regarding the implementation and share info in this ticket.
Thank you!


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