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runcon: Specify the context role to run a command with.
$ runcon -r ${role}_r ${command}
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The runcon -r command is used to run a given ${command} within a specific security context, defined by ${role}_r.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • runcon: This is the command used to execute a command in a specific security context.
  • -r: This flag is used to specify the security context for the command.
  • ${role}_r: ${role} is a variable that should be substituted with the desired role, representing a specific security context. _r is appended to the role to indicate the role-specific context.
  • ${command}: This is another variable that should be substituted with the actual command that you want to run within the specified security context.

Overall, the runcon -r ${role}_r ${command} command is used to run the ${command} within the security context determined by ${role}_r. The specific meaning and configuration of the role and command will depend on the context in which this command is being used.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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