Stores public and private keys.
/usr/sbin/keyserv [ -n ]
The keyserv daemon stores the private encryption keys of each user logged into the system. When a user types in a password during a keylogin, the secret key is decrypted. The decrypted key is then stored by the keyserv daemon. These decrypted keys enable the user to access secure network services such as secure Network File System (NFS).
When the keyserv daemon starts, it reads the key for the root directory from the /etc/.rootkey file. This daemon keeps the secure network services operating normally. For instance, after a power failure, when the system restarts itself, it gets the key for the root directory from the /etc/.rootkey file.
/usr/sbin/keyserv
startsrc -s keyservThis command sequence starts a script that contains the keyserv daemon.
chssys -s keyserv -a '-n'This command passes the -n argument to the keyserv daemon if SRC is used to start the daemon.
/etc/.rootkey | Stores the encrypted key for the root directory. |
The chssys command, keyenvoy command, startsrc command.
How to Export a File System Using Secure NFS, How to Mount a File System Using Secure NFS in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
Network File System (NFS) Overview for System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
Network Information Service (NIS) Overview for System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.
System Resource Controller Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.