ppmk

ppmk --list
ppmk --new [-R] [-m MODULE] [--force] NAME
ppmk --info NAME|IDENT
ppmk --check NAME|IDENT
ppmk --change NAME|IDENT
ppmk --recover NAME|IDENT
ppmk --delete NAME|IDENT

Creates and manages softcards. Passphrases are prompted for when required or, on secure networks, may be given with the --oldpp or --newpp options.

For more information, see:

Option Description

Modes of operation

-c, --check

Checks the softcard’s passphrase.

-C, --change

Changes the softcard’s passphrase.

-i, --info

Shows the softcard details.

-l, --list

Lists the softcards.

--delete

Deletes the softcard.

-n, --new

Makes a new softcard.

--newpp=PP

New passphrase.

Use this option only on secure networks.

--oldpp=PP

Existing passphrase.

Use this option only on secure networks.

-r, --recover

Recovers a softcard’s passphrase. Requires KRP preloaded.

Options for --new

--force

Forces the creation of a softcard with a duplicate name.

-m, --module=MODULE

Loads any necessary FIPS authorisation on MODULE. Default: the first usable module.

--recoverable

Makes the softcard passphrase recoverable.

-R, --non-recoverable

Makes the softcardpass phrase non-recoverable.

Help options

-h, --help

Displays help for fwcheck.

-u, --usage

Displays a brief usage summary for fwcheck.

-v, --version

Displays the version number of the Security World Software that deploys fwcheck.