Messages Reference

Per Node Key Management messages

• Message: Unable to start DAE. file=file name ver=file version, line=line number, rc=line number.

  Explanation: An error occurred when Per Node Key Management attempted to daemonize its process during startup.

  User Response: Contact the IBM Support Center.

• Message: Daemon must run as root not as euid effective user id.

  Explanation: The daemon is not owned by root.

  User Response: Change the ownership of the daemon to root and restart spnkeymand using the spnkeyman_start or startsrc -s spnkeyman commands.

• Message: Function function name error. Unable to refresh. err=error code, error string.

  Explanation: An error occurred in an underlying process. The error is probably from the spsec library or the DCE authentication services.

  User Response: Actions depend on the error message returned. You may need to consult the Diagnosis Guide for debugging information or the DCE manuals. See the authentication sections, sections on spsec library, and sections on Per Node Key Management.

• Message: No token returned from spsec. DCE not installed or configured.

  Explanation: DCE is not installed on this host. DCE is a requirement for Per Node Key Management to provide its function.

  User Response: Install DCE on the host through the SP installation and configuration process. For more information, see Understanding Per Node Key Management in the Administration Guide and the Diagnosis Guide for problem determination.