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This article explains how to enable FIPS mode in Ubuntu-based systems working with Checkmk.

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Warning

Proceed with caution, as Checkmk does not currently support FIPS configurations.

This article is a workaround only!

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Warning

Proceed with caution, as Checkmk does not currently support FIPS configureations.


Step-by-step guide


Info

FIPS mode is only available via an Ubuntu Pro subscription. A $25/yr/Desktop type subscription was used for this demonstration.

More information on attaching an Ubuntu Pro subscription can be found here:
https://ubuntu.com/server/docs/install/subscription


    The following image displays what should be enabled and where to locate your subscription token.
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  1. Next, you will need to install Ubuntu Advantage on the system.

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    [user@ubuntuhost ~]$ sudo apt install ubuntu-advantage-tools

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  2. After you have the token, you You can use the following command instructions to activate enable FIPS via on Ubuntu Advantage.

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    [user@ubuntuhost ~]$ sudo ua attach <your_pro_token>
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    [user@ubuntuhost ~]$ sudo va attach C1MFo2BfFVQek921GHB11aC35VKWA [sudo] password for cmkadmin: Enabling default service esm-infra Updating package lists Ubuntu Pro: ESM Infra enabled Enabling default service fips-updates Updating package lists Installing FIPS Updates packages FIPS Updates enabled A reboot is required to complete install. Enabling default service livepatch Installing canonical-livepatch snap Canonical livepatch enabled. This machine is now attached to 'Ubuntu Pro Desktop' SERVICE ENTITLED STATUS STATUS DESCRIPTION esm-infra yes enabled Expanded Security Maintenance for Infrastructure fips-updates yes enabled NIST-certified core packages with prlorlty security updates livepatch yes enabled Canonical Livepatch service usg yes disabled Security compliance and audit tools NOTICES Operation in progress: pro attach FIPS support reguires system reboot to complete conflguration. Enable services with: pro enable <service> Account; Subscription: Ubuntu Pro Desktop Valid until: Fri Jan 13 13:34:55 2023 UTC Technical support level: essential   [user@ubuntuhost ~]$

    systems:
    https://ubuntu.com/security/certifications/docs/fips-enablement

    Note

    Please note that the above process is not supported by Checkmk. If there is a problem enabling FIPS on Ubuntu, you will need to reach out to Ubuntu support.


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  3. Now reboot the system. Here you can see that FIPS mode has been activated.

    Screenshot of ubuntu booting in fips modeImage Modified

    You should reboot to this prompt.

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    Checking kernel image: /boot/vmlinuz-5.4.0-1007-fips
    FIPS check done
    done.
    
    Welcome to Ubuntu 20.04.05 LTS!

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  4. Now you can register this host with the Checkmk Agent for monitoring.


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    [user@ubuntuhost ~]$ sudo cmk-agent-ctl register --site mysite --hostname ubuntuhost --server 192.168.0.15
    user cmkadnin
    Attempting to register at 192.168.0.15:8000/mysite. Server certificate details:
    
    PEM-encoded certificate:
    -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-
    MIICBTCCAdNgAWIBAGIUaCklbywn@E@BULRn?kqEHqlVEeEWDQYJKOZIhVCNAQEL
    BQAWJTEJNCEGALUEAwwaU2l0ZSAnb₩9uaXRvcmlUZycgbG9jYWwgQOEWIBCNMjIx
    MDEOMDMWNDA4WhgPMZAYNTAYNTQWMZAOMDhaMBUXEZARB9NVBAMMCm1vbml0b3Jp
    brcwggELMAOGCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4IBDWAWg9 EKAOIBAQCtbbso58PYU42KSDNW
    FZAjJKg5qiqcAYrduend2gSp]GuUWptNxJyixlBxpőkCi1tB5GQqlJaKVFNDWXn/
    fQ4NTbp5EUHoWkKZxPwbVTcF5VSHelaanOywLSDGEG9SXAI9CeuvvsSGbxeRMUEW
    OgAefi057749f2+L6ejsSn7ARnNxKO+LLBMGMpPd+IZ3VW7gNEYQQ/j+UYQZO2I
    340k+4Zn5D12UtwOP/R7q9DEAJd6k@USonur9KőukTK+c7st92zjskcqrtUWLW9W
    7BOdsSbXEBSC1hY9LFZMAWÞYKDocArVxT4mP2UEnq/MtqhCoW+GqRJK/nkFytAbf
    HpWdAgMBAAGj JZALMBUGA1UdEQQOMAyCCm1vbml0b3JpbmcWDAYDVROTAQH/BAIW
    ADANBgkqhkiG9WOBAQSFAAOCAQEAdkn/3+QArR+5LOvy28MIUG1IefDWX/KBZ7q/
    3rF1AKovaanGfu9UQZTH2jUhZiU@c4E1oqsVs4MVofgbf7jNr/Ae6okPPOa3YS4T
    NWX85nĐe2qBXdQPy6VPROSDU3P79MYHIH35vdb0+nvHQQ08s/I2MEr+KjUSOe6VC
    3/5kvNuYsItspi3Gr41TiRzwFEelASv9nxnc3X8Lh+2uB1Y2fyG9y0/eleklg9+i
    n₩lwBbky4dBb¥1p+9yuioyu/+vGIFotaqxoJ6GkEyk3P8Vyi/jcdItKsFUtFanqy
    XCxxuPpc9/SivPr9kvWjfQTAJKga012OLbMMUZNuyGuQhogj8g==
    -END CERTIFICATE--
    
    Issued by:
    	Site "mysite' local CA
    Issued to:
    	mysite
    Validity:
    	From Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:04:08 +0000
    	To   Wed, 14 Feb 3021 03:04:08 +0000
    
    Do you want to establish this connectton? [Y/n]
    >Y
    
    Please enter password for 'cmkadmin'
    > 
    [user@ubuntuhost ~]$

    Successful registration after FIPS mode enabled


    Monitored host with FIPS enabled

    Screenshot of ubuntu host with fips mode enabled and Check_mk service status at OKImage Modified


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