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Source: luks-fs-mgr
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Section: admin
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Priority: optional
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Maintainer: StarlingX Developers <starlingx-discuss@lists.starlingx.io>
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Build-Depends: debhelper-compat (= 13),
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libjson-c-dev,
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libdaemon-dev
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Standards-Version: 4.5.1
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Homepage: https://www.starlingx.io
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Package: luks-fs-mgr
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Architecture: any
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Depends: ${misc:Depends}, ${shlibs:Depends}, systemd
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Description: Luks encryption service manager
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The Luks Encryption Service Manager operates as an essential component during
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the boot process and host unlocking, serving as a critical safeguard for data
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on StarlingX. This service is responsible for managing the creation,
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configuration, and utilization of encrypted volumes, all in accordance with
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the Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) standard. Its functionality is driven by
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the information provided in the luks_config.json file, which acts as a
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blueprint for configuring the encryption process.
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Upon startup, the service reads the luks_config.json file to extract crucial
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parameters, such as the vault file path, volume size, volume name, and
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mounting path. If the service detects that the encryption volume is already
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open, it unseals it. This step ensures a seamless experience for users, as they
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can quickly access their encrypted data without redundant processes.
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However, if the encryption volume is not open, the service dynamically creates
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one based on the parameters defined in the JSON configuration. It initializes
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the vault file using random data, then proceeds to set up the LUKS encryption
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mechanism and unseals the newly created volume.
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To ensure the highest level of security, the Luks Encryption Service Manager
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employs error handling and logging mechanisms, enabling administrators to
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monitor and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
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