How to Run SELinux in Permissive Mode on Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux Setting up SELinux Permissive

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Run SELinux in Permissive Mode on Oracle Enterprise Linux Workstation/Server.

Security-enhanced Linux (SELinux) provides a mechanism to enforce the separation of information based on confidentiality and integrity requirements.

1. Open a Command Line Shell Session
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. Edit the SELinux Config File.

   su -c "nano /etc/selinux/config"

   Modify the Line:

   SELINUX=enforcing

   In:

   SELINUX=permissive

   Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)