Encryption of Passwords OpenStack Platform Service Configuration Files

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

  • Need encrypted password capability for service passwords included in Red Hat Open Stack Platform service configuration files such as /etc/nova/nova.conf. Also, for keystonerc_username files.
  • Does Red Hat Open Stack Platform support encrypting its service files?
  • How to encrypt Red Hat Open Stack Platform service files (/etc/nova/nova.conf or /var/lib/config-data/puppet-generated/nova/etc/nova/nova.conf )?
  • ANSSI requirements and other compliance standards for secure storage and/or management of passwords.

Environment

  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 7 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 8 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 9 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 10 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 11 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 12 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 13 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 14 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 15 (RHOSP)
  • Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16 (RHOSP)

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