Is Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supported by Red Hat?

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Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5

Issue

  • What is the current status of RHEL interfacing with the TPM?
  • Are you currently tracking the development of the trusted GRUB boot loader developed by the Trusted Computing Group?
  • Is this product intended to be integrated with the standard Red Hat delivery?
  • Is the use of Trusted GRUB supported by Red Hat as part of its standard product delivery?
  • What are the current plans for Red Hat Enterprise Linux to support a Trusted Network Connect?
  • Does RHEL support TPM 2.0 devices?

Resolution

Trusted Platform Module v1.2 (TPM 1.2)
i.e.: tpm-tools & trousers

Trusted Platform Module v2.0 (TPM 2.0)
i.e.: tpm2-tools, tpm2-tss, tpm2-abrmd, tss, tss2, tpm2-pkcs11

RHEL 9

RHEL 8

Note Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 also needs the tpm2* packages installed when working with TPM 2.x chips

RHEL 7

Trusted Boot
ie. tboot

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