Why it is recommended to perform autorelabel if root password is changed using rd.break at the boot time in RHEL 7?

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Issue

  • Why autorelabel is required if root password is changed in RHEL 7 even if SELinux is disabled?
  • What is the background process for autorelabel if root password is changed in RHEL 7 even if SELinux is disabled ?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.

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