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NetWitness Precheck - File/Folder Permission Check Probe throws error due to incorrect directory permissions.

Issue

The Precheck tool fails with the below error message.

FileFolderPermissionProbe: Permission for is Incorrect for node:

Sample pre-check tool output:

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Cause

This error is due to incorrect permissions to the Netwitness directories.


Resolution

Please make sure to set the permissions by following table and command.

chmod <Mode> <file_name/folder_name>

Sample command:

chmod 750 /etc/pki/nw
  • Column 1: Files/Folder
  • Column 2: Mode

  • Column 1: /etc/hosts
  • Column 2: 644

  • Column 1: /etc/pki/nw
  • Column 2: 750

  • Column 1: /var/netwitness/rabbitmq
  • Column 2: 750


Product Details

RSA Product Set: NetWitness Platform
RSA Product/Service Type: All nodes
RSA Version/Condition: 12.4 or later
Platform: AlmaLinux

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