New to SELinux: how to get familiar

New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Vacheh Sardarian]

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Hi Everyone,

I have just started playing around with SELinux. I don't know much about its
functionality... I was wondering if anyone could suggest me on what is the
best way for a beginner to start getting to know how SELinux function...
other than installing it on a Linux box.

Thank you for your suggestions...

David.

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RE: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Thomson, David-P63356]

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The book “SELinux by Example” written by many of the people on this mailing list (ISBN 0-13-196369-4).  It’s a bit old at this point, especially since SELinux changes pretty quickly, but it’s probably the best way to start.

 

Google brings up a lot to read as well.  Here’s one: http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6-Beta/html/Security-Enhanced_Linux/index.html

 

Dave

 

From: owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov [mailto:owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov] On Behalf Of Vacheh Sardarian
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:39 AM
To: selinux@tycho.nsa.gov
Subject: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

 

Hi Everyone,

I have just started playing around with SELinux. I don't know much about its functionality... I was wondering if anyone could suggest me on what is the best way for a beginner to start getting to know how SELinux function... other than installing it on a Linux box. 

Thank you for your suggestions...

David.


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Re: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Chad Sellers]

On 5/7/10 5:51 PM, "Thomson, David-P63356" <David.Thomson@gdc4s.com> wrote:

> The book ³SELinux by Example² written by many of the people on this mailing
> list (ISBN 0-13-196369-4).  It¹s a bit old at this point, especially since
> SELinux changes pretty quickly, but it¹s probably the best way to start.
>  
I'd recommend the book as well. Also, check out http://selinuxproject.org/ .
It won't be as deep as the book, but it has gotten some attention over the
last year so it should be pretty current.

Chad

> Google brings up a lot to read as well.  Here¹s one:
> http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6-Beta/html/Security
> -Enhanced_Linux/index.html
>  
> Dave
>  
> 
> From: owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov [mailto:owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov] On
> Behalf Of Vacheh Sardarian
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:39 AM
> To: selinux@tycho.nsa.gov
> Subject: New to SELinux: how to get familiar
>  
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> I have just started playing around with SELinux. I don't know much about its
> functionality... I was wondering if anyone could suggest me on what is the
> best way for a beginner to start getting to know how SELinux function... other
> than installing it on a Linux box.
> 
> Thank you for your suggestions...
> 
> David.
> 



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Re: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Daniel J Walsh]

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http://docs.fedoraproject.org/selinux-user-guide/f12/en-US/
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/selinux-user-guide/f12/en-US/

And my favorite...

http://danwalsh.livejournal.com
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RE: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Thomson, David-P63356]

I actually filed an exception request for that last one with my company
since they block livejournal traffic.  They assume you're not doing work
if you go there.  Surprisingly, the google-cached version is still
working and is the only way I can get to your stuff.  Good stuff though!

DT

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http://docs.fedoraproject.org/selinux-user-guide/f12/en-US/
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/selinux-user-guide/f12/en-US/

And my favorite...

http://danwalsh.livejournal.com
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Re: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Joshua Brindle]

Chad Sellers wrote:
> On 5/7/10 5:51 PM, "Thomson, David-P63356"<David.Thomson@gdc4s.com>  wrote:
>
>> The book ³SELinux by Example² written by many of the people on this mailing
>> list (ISBN 0-13-196369-4).  It¹s a bit old at this point, especially since
>> SELinux changes pretty quickly, but it¹s probably the best way to start.

The SELinux Notebook is more recent than the by Example book and appears 
to be more comprehensive. I'd suggest it as a good source if you are 
looking to get in to the nuts and bolts with the caveat that, unlike the 
by Example book, this one hasn't been thoroughly reviewed by SELinux 
developers.


>>
> I'd recommend the book as well. Also, check out http://selinuxproject.org/ .
> It won't be as deep as the book, but it has gotten some attention over the
> last year so it should be pretty current.
>
> Chad
>
>> Google brings up a lot to read as well.  Here¹s one:
>> http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6-Beta/html/Security
>> -Enhanced_Linux/index.html
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> From: owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov [mailto:owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov] On
>> Behalf Of Vacheh Sardarian
>> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:39 AM
>> To: selinux@tycho.nsa.gov
>> Subject: New to SELinux: how to get familiar
>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I have just started playing around with SELinux. I don't know much about its
>> functionality... I was wondering if anyone could suggest me on what is the
>> best way for a beginner to start getting to know how SELinux function... other
>> than installing it on a Linux box.
>>
>> Thank you for your suggestions...
>>
>> David.
>>
>
>
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Re: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Vacheh Sardarian]

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To Everyone in the SELinux form,

I have always wondered what flavor of Linux and/or Unix operating systems do
some of you guys use? Personally if I want a stable Linux operating system
with few as possible bugs and vulnerabilities, I lean more toward CentOS.
However, if I want to experiment with new application, tools and etc...
I'll be using Fedora Linux.

 Thank you Everyone...
David Sardarian.

On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Joshua Brindle <method@manicmethod.com>wrote:

> Chad Sellers wrote:
>
>> On 5/7/10 5:51 PM, "Thomson, David-P63356"<David.Thomson@gdc4s.com>
>>  wrote:
>>
>>  The book łSELinux by Example˛ written by many of the people on this
>>> mailing
>>> list (ISBN 0-13-196369-4).  Itąs a bit old at this point, especially
>>> since
>>> SELinux changes pretty quickly, but itąs probably the best way to start.
>>>
>>
> The SELinux Notebook is more recent than the by Example book and appears to
> be more comprehensive. I'd suggest it as a good source if you are looking to
> get in to the nuts and bolts with the caveat that, unlike the by Example
> book, this one hasn't been thoroughly reviewed by SELinux developers.
>
>
>
>>>  I'd recommend the book as well. Also, check out
>> http://selinuxproject.org/ .
>> It won't be as deep as the book, but it has gotten some attention over the
>> last year so it should be pretty current.
>>
>> Chad
>>
>>  Google brings up a lot to read as well.  Hereąs one:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6-Beta/html/Security
>>> -Enhanced_Linux/index.html
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>> From: owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov [mailto:owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Vacheh Sardarian
>>> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:39 AM
>>> To: selinux@tycho.nsa.gov
>>> Subject: New to SELinux: how to get familiar
>>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> I have just started playing around with SELinux. I don't know much about
>>> its
>>> functionality... I was wondering if anyone could suggest me on what is
>>> the
>>> best way for a beginner to start getting to know how SELinux function...
>>> other
>>> than installing it on a Linux box.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your suggestions...
>>>
>>> David.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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RE: New to SELinux: how to get familiar

[Thomson, David-P63356]

I am always on the newest version of RHEL as that's my target platform at work.  If you're wanting to just "play around", I would suggest Fedora for SELinux development since that's where the "shiny new stuff" is seen first.  
 
Dave Thomson

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From: Vacheh Sardarian [mailto:vsardarian@gmail.com]
Sent: Fri 6/25/2010 6:45 PM
To: Joshua Brindle
Cc: Chad Sellers; selinux@tycho.nsa.gov; Thomson, David-P63356
Subject: Re: New to SELinux: how to get familiar


To Everyone in the SELinux form,

I have always wondered what flavor of Linux and/or Unix operating systems do some of you guys use? Personally if I want a stable Linux operating system with few as possible bugs and vulnerabilities, I lean more toward CentOS. However, if I want to experiment with new application, tools and etc...  I'll be using Fedora Linux. 

 Thank you Everyone...
David Sardarian. 


On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Joshua Brindle <method@manicmethod.com> wrote:


	Chad Sellers wrote:
	

		On 5/7/10 5:51 PM, "Thomson, David-P63356"<David.Thomson@gdc4s.com>  wrote:
		
		

			The book lSELinux by Example? written by many of the people on this mailing
			
			list (ISBN 0-13-196369-4).  Itas a bit old at this point, especially since
			SELinux changes pretty quickly, but itas probably the best way to start.
			


	The SELinux Notebook is more recent than the by Example book and appears to be more comprehensive. I'd suggest it as a good source if you are looking to get in to the nuts and bolts with the caveat that, unlike the by Example book, this one hasn't been thoroughly reviewed by SELinux developers.
	
	
	


		I'd recommend the book as well. Also, check out http://selinuxproject.org/ .
		It won't be as deep as the book, but it has gotten some attention over the
		last year so it should be pretty current.
		
		Chad
		
		

			Google brings up a lot to read as well.  Hereas one: 

			http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6-Beta/html/Security
			-Enhanced_Linux/index.html
			
			Dave
			
			
			From: owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov [mailto:owner-selinux@tycho.nsa.gov] On
			Behalf Of Vacheh Sardarian
			Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 10:39 AM
			To: selinux@tycho.nsa.gov
			Subject: New to SELinux: how to get familiar
			
			Hi Everyone,
			
			I have just started playing around with SELinux. I don't know much about its
			functionality... I was wondering if anyone could suggest me on what is the
			best way for a beginner to start getting to know how SELinux function... other
			than installing it on a Linux box.
			
			Thank you for your suggestions...
			
			David.
			
			




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