managing passwords

[Gebhardt Thomas]

Hi,

> 1. We are using gpg encryption to store confidential files on the install
> server.
>
> After the installation you have to log in as root and start a script that
> * temporarily fetches the secret gpg key
> * decodes file content, fixes ownership and permission
> for all encrypted files.
>
> 2. We set a random root password at installation time, encrypt (gpg) it and
> send it by mail.

i've documented that in the howto section of the fai wiki
(http://faiwiki.informatik.uni-koeln.de/index.php/Howtos)

#  Encrypting confidential files on the install server
# Generate random root password during installation, encrypt and send by mail 

Cheers, Thomas