Start Linux in FIPS mode

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7.1 LPAR mode z/VM guest KVM guest

Use the fips= kernel parameter to start the Linux® kernel in FIPS mode.

For more information about FIPS 140-2, go to csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/140/2/final.

Format

Figure 1. fips syntax

1! fips=0
1 fips=1

1 enables the FIPS mode. 0, the default, disables the FIPS mode.

Example

      fips=1