Trusted Platform Module Overview - Oracle Netra SPARC S7-2 Series Administration Manual

Trusted Platform Module Overview

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Trusted Platform Module Overview
The server includes a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) as part of the SP. TPM refers to the
device, as well as the implementation, by which encrypted configuration information specific
to the system is stored. The information serves as metrics against which processes are measured
during system boot.
Oracle Solaris uses TPM to securely store encryption keys. TPM, together with the other
measures that are described in the Oracle Solaris documentation, secures the system from
unauthorized access by users of applications.
The platform owner must initialize TPM by setting an owner password that is used to authorize
privileged operations. The platform owner, also called the TPM owner, differs from the
traditional superuser.
Related Information
Securing Systems and Attached Devices in Oracle Solaris 11.3 in the Oracle Solaris 11.3
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