DPI908/SBR600 RPM Signing Lab

Purpose

To learn how to sign RPM packages.

Background Resources

Signing and Creating a Repository for RPM Packages

Required Resources

Before starting this lab, you will need:

1. The RPMs from the previous lab.

Preparation

Install these packages if they are not already installed:

1. rpm-sign
2. gnupg

Steps

Using the procedures on the Signing and Creating a Repository for RPM Packages page:

1. Create gpg certificates
2. Sign your RPM packages
3. Create the ASCII public key file

Deliverable

Create a blog post describing your experience. Include:

• Notes on what you did, and what worked and didn't work.
• The results, including a link to one signed RPM package and your ASCII public key file.
• Your reflections on the tools, process, and experience.