changing selinux contex

[klv]

Hi Dear brothers,


While I tried to change the selinux contex the following error came

chcon: can't apply partial context to unlabeled file /softwares.

and I proceed further and finshed the samba configuration and I tried to open the directory in the windows pc its not opening.

Plz give the solution

[b2bwild]

First relabel the filesystem..which will automatically add SELinux context to unlabeled files.
execute commands as root.

touch /.autorelabel

Then Reboot

reboot

[klv]

Hi brother,

I have mysql database and some services are running on the server if I create touch /.autorelabel and reboot ,does it cause any harm to any services running on the server.plz clear my doubt.

Thankyou so much.

[b2bwild]

Relabeling the whole filesystems can create some SELinux conflicts, after that you may have to fix each problem using commands prompted by SETroubleshooter.

[avid_suse_lover]

did u try restorecon ?