All about LUKS, cryptsetup, and dm-crypt

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This knowledge article addresses the following questions, and more.

  • What is LUKS? cryptsetup? dm-crypt?
  • What is the difference between cryptsetup plain and cryptsetup LUKS?
  • What packages are required for LUKS in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
  • How can LUKS HDD-encryption be accomplishe...

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