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Improve dnssec-keymgr manual

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Illustrate the syntax for the policy options, with semicolons.

Explicitly mention the "default" policy.

Fix a few typos and remove some redundant wording.
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Tony Finch
2019-02-15 19:12:10 +00:00
committed by Mark Andrews
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5162. [cleanup] Improve dnssec-keymgr manual. Thanks to Tony Finch.
[GL !1518]
5161. [bug] Do not require the SEP bit to be set for mirror zone
trust anchors. [GL #873]

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</para>
<para>
DNSSEC policy can be read from a configuration file (default
<filename>/etc/dnssec-policy.conf</filename>), from which the key
parameters, publication and rollover schedule, and desired
<filename>/etc/dnssec-policy.conf</filename>), from which the
key parameters, publication and rollover schedule, and desired
coverage duration for any given zone can be determined. This
file may be used to define individual DNSSEC policies on a
per-zone basis, or to set a default policy used for all zones.
per-zone basis, or to set a "<literal>default</literal>" policy
used for all zones.
</para>
<para>
When <command>dnssec-keymgr</command> runs, it examines the DNSSEC
@@ -245,7 +246,7 @@
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
Algorithm policies:
<emphasis>Algorithm policies:</emphasis>
(<option>algorithm-policy <replaceable>algorithm</replaceable> { ... };</option> )
override default per-algorithm settings. For example, by default,
RSASHA256 keys use 2048-bit key sizes for both KSK and ZSK. This
@@ -255,11 +256,13 @@
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
Zone policies:
<emphasis>Zone policies:</emphasis>
(<option>zone <replaceable>name</replaceable> { ... };</option> )
set policy for a single zone by name. A zone policy can inherit
a policy class by including a <option>policy</option> option.
Zone names beginning with digits (i.e., 0-9) must be quoted.
If a zone does not have its own policy then the
"<literal>default</literal>" policy applies.
</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
@@ -268,7 +271,8 @@
</para>
<variablelist>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>algorithm</command></term>
<term><command>algorithm</command>
<replaceable>name</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
The key algorithm. If no policy is defined, the default is
@@ -277,13 +281,14 @@
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>coverage</command></term>
<term><command>coverage</command>
<replaceable>duration</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
The length of time to ensure that keys will be correct; no action
will be taken to create new keys to be activated after this time.
This can be represented as a number of seconds, or as a duration using
human-readable units (examples: "1y" or "6 months").
This can be represented as a number of seconds, or as a duration
using human-readable units (examples: "1y" or "6 months").
A default value for this option can be set in algorithm policies
as well as in policy classes or zone policies.
If no policy is configured, the default is six months.
@@ -291,7 +296,8 @@
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>directory</command></term>
<term><command>directory</command>
<replaceable>path</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
Specifies the directory in which keys should be stored.
@@ -299,11 +305,12 @@
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>key-size</command></term>
<term><command>key-size</command> <replaceable>keytype</replaceable>
<replaceable>size</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
Specifies the number of bits to use in creating keys.
Takes two arguments: keytype (eihter "zsk" or "ksk") and size.
The keytype is either "zsk" or "ksk".
A default value for this option can be set in algorithm policies
as well as in policy classes or zone policies. If no policy is
configured, the default is 2048 bits for RSA keys.
@@ -311,7 +318,8 @@
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>keyttl</command></term>
<term><command>keyttl</command>
<replaceable>duration</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
The key TTL. If no policy is defined, the default is one hour.
@@ -319,46 +327,50 @@
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>post-publish</command></term>
<term><command>post-publish</command> <replaceable>keytype</replaceable>
<replaceable>duration</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
How long after inactivation a key should be deleted from the zone.
Note: If <option>roll-period</option> is not set, this value is
ignored. Takes two arguments: keytype (eihter "zsk" or "ksk") and a
duration. A default value for this option can be set in algorithm
ignored. The keytype is either "zsk" or "ksk".
A default duration for this option can be set in algorithm
policies as well as in policy classes or zone policies. The default
is one month.
</para>
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>pre-publish</command></term>
<term><command>pre-publish</command> <replaceable>keytype</replaceable>
<replaceable>duration</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
How long before activation a key should be published. Note: If
<option>roll-period</option> is not set, this value is ignored.
Takes two arguments: keytype (either "zsk" or "ksk") and a duration.
A default value for this option can be set in algorithm policies
The keytype is either "zsk" or "ksk".
A default duration for this option can be set in algorithm policies
as well as in policy classes or zone policies. The default is
one month.
</para>
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>roll-period</command></term>
<term><command>roll-period</command> <replaceable>keytype</replaceable>
<replaceable>duration</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
How frequently keys should be rolled over.
Takes two arguments: keytype (eihter "zsk" or "ksk") and a duration.
A default value for this option can be set in algorithm policies
The keytype is either "zsk" or "ksk".
A default duration for this option can be set in algorithm policies
as well as in policy classes or zone policies. If no policy is
configured, the default is one year for ZSK's. KSK's do not
configured, the default is one year for ZSKs. KSKs do not
roll over by default.
</para>
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term><command>standby</command></term>
<term><command>standby</command> <replaceable>keytype</replaceable>
<replaceable>number</replaceable><literal>;</literal></term>
<listitem>
<para>
Not yet implemented.