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Issue/Introduction
We're installing a Policy Server on Linux, and we want to understand
the reason why entropy and X11 are needed on Linux ? Is there a way to
run the Policy Server without them ?
We've followed the link :
Prepare for the Policy Server Installation
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/symantec-security-software/identity-security/siteminder/12-8/installing/install-a-policy-server/install-policy-server-on-unix/prepare-for-the-policy-server-installation.html
Environment
Policy Server 12.8SP3 on RedHat 7
Resolution
At first glance, as pre-requisites, you need to have them set to
install and run the Policy Server on Linux. Unfortunatly, there's no
work around.
About Entropy :
This is needed for performances of the Policy Server when
encrytion/decryption operations are needed. Without it
Increase Entropy
Policy Server uses the /dev/random character device for key
generation. However, as /dev/random stops supplying numbers when
entropy is insufficient, it might impact the Policy Server run
time performance.
Without it, you might :
Face problem to use the smconsole :
Policy Server management console : Not able to change data tab details
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=5884
Face problem to access the AdminUI :
AdminUI reports Invalid username and password combination
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=136492
AdminUI :: Error : The administrator directory could not be initialized
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=30737
AdminUI :: Registration to Policy Server : Username and Password do not match
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=48453
How to solve the Linux AdminUI error "wrong username or password"
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=40598
Problem to login with AdminUI - Username and Password is incorrect
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=42080
Error: Username and password do not match
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=42228
Face communication problems between the AdminUI and Policy Server :
Cannot Log in to Admin UI to Complete Registration: Handshake Failures in SMPS.log
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=115503
AdminUI frozen and handshake errors due to Socket error 0
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=107619
Policy Server and AdminUI :: Linux : /dev/random
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=48600
Face problem to connect to ODBC Backend servers :
Policy server 12.82 not able to connect with ODBC
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=139677
Face problem in future upgrade :
Upgrade issue - java.lang.RuntimeException: AGENTAPI_FAILURE
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=136736
Face problem when Policy Server starts :
Policy Server doesn't process further after "RADIUS server is disabled"
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=136670
Slow startup of the Policy SiteMinder Server on RedHat Linux 5.3 (2.6 kernel).
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=50722
About X11 Support :
Face problem to run the Policy Server smconsole
Not able to launch Smconsole through command line
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=20741
Details about the libraries and how to install them :
Is X11 library required?
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=6899
Minimal number of X11 packages to support X forwarding on Redhat 7 for Policyserver
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=112200
Required Linux Libraries for 12.7 Policy Server
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=95939
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