Kernel Compatibility Matrix

A registered CTE Linux client should be running a compatible kernel. Refer to the latest Compatibility Matrix for the list of supported kernels.

You can also upload the latest Compatibility Matrix (a .tgz file) to the CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service so it automatically matches the kernels running on the registered clients. If a client is running an incompatible kernel, its status becomes Warning on the GUI.

Uploading Compatibility Matrix

To upload the Compatibility Matrix:

1. Download the latest Compatibility Matrix file.

2. Open the Transparent Encryption application.

3. Click Clients > Clients.

4. Click Compatibility Matrix. The Compatibility Matrix dialog box is displayed.

   

5. Click Browse to locate and select the Compatibility Matrix file.

6. Click Save.

After the matrix is uploaded, the CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service starts matching the kernels running on the registered clients. Depending on the number of registered clients, the Status may take some time to update.

Replacing the Compatibility Matrix

Whenever a new version of the Compatibility Matrix is available, you can replace the existing matrix with the new one. The Compatibility Matrix dialog box shows details of the currently uploaded matrix, with the upload date.

To replace the matrix:

1. Download the latest Compatibility Matrix file.

2. Open the Transparent Encryption application.

3. Click Clients > Clients.

4. Click Compatibility Matrix. The Compatibility Matrix dialog box is displayed.

5. Under REPLACE/UPLOAD NEW FILE, click Browse to locate the latest Compatibility Matrix file.

6. Click Save.

The old Compatibility Matrix is now replaced with the latest version. The CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service now starts matching the kernels running on the registered clients with those in the new matrix. Depending on the number of registered clients, the Status may take some time to update.

Downloading the Compatibility Matrix

Whenever needed, you can download the Compatibility Matrix uploaded to the CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service.

To download the matrix from the CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service:

1. Open the Transparent Encryption application.

2. Click Clients > Clients.

3. Click Compatibility Matrix. The Compatibility Matrix dialog box is displayed.

4. Under EXISTING FILE DETAILS, click the Overflow Icon (), and click Download.

The uploaded Compatibility Matrix is now downloaded to your local machine.

Removing the Compatibility Matrix

Whenever needed, you can remove the Compatibility Matrix uploaded to the CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service.

To remove the matrix from the CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service:

1. Open the Transparent Encryption application.

2. Click Clients > Clients.

3. Click Compatibility Matrix. The Compatibility Matrix dialog box is displayed.

4. Under EXISTING FILE DETAILS, click the Overflow Icon (), and click Remove.

The Compatibility Matrix is now removed. The CipherTrust Data Security Platform Service no longer matches the kernels running on the registered clients.