file_contexts.local - Linux
Overview
file_contexts.local
is a command that allows administrators to define local customizations to file security contexts. It is typically used to supplement or override the default labeling rules defined in the system policy.
Syntax
file_contexts.local [options] [FILES | DIRECTORY]
Options/Flags
- -d, –debug: Enable debug mode.
- -e, –expanded: Expand file context by following symlinks.
- -n, –nocontexts: Do not print file contexts.
- -p, –partial: Only print partial file contexts.
- -v, –verbose: Enable verbose mode.
- -?, –help: Print help and exit.
Examples
Print file contexts for the current directory:
file_contexts.local -e
Print partial file contexts for a specific file:
file_contexts.local -p /path/to/file
Common Issues
- Permission denied: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to read and write to the file or directory.
- File not found: Verify that the specified file or directory exists.
Integration
file_contexts.local
can be used in conjunction with other commands to manage file security. For example:
find / -exec file_contexts.local -e {} \;
This command will print the file contexts for all files in the /
directory tree.
Related Commands
semanage fcontext
: Manage file security contexts defined in the system policy.restorecon
: Restore default file security contexts.