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2.4.2. File Permissions
umask is a Linux command that sets a file permissions mask for new files. This helps secure the file permissions for new files created on a system. However, users with a restrictive umask value might experience problems with installation and operation of Red Hat Satellite.
The recommended
umask value is 022.

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