fixfiles:tldr:6eefb

The command "fixfiles -f" is used to execute the fixfiles utility with the "-f" flag.

The fixfiles utility is a command-line tool primarily used in Linux-based operating systems to restore the correct security context (SELinux context) for files and directories. SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) is a security module integrated into the Linux kernel that enhances system security by providing access control policies.

When executed with the "-f" flag, the fixfiles command performs a full relabeling of SELinux file contexts. It scans the entire file system, comparing the current security contexts with the defined SELinux policies and applies necessary corrections to restore the appropriate SELinux contexts for each file and directory.

This command is typically used when SELinux contexts have been modified, when new policy files are installed, or when inconsistencies are detected in the SELinux security contexts. The "-f" flag ensures a comprehensive relabeling of contexts rather than just a partial update.