swap partition encryption

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The partition itself is encrypted so it doesn't matter whether the 
partition contains a regular filesystem, swapfs or is used as database 
storage device. It's encrypted one layer below.
Kind regards,
Alex.

Robert Storey wrote:

>Dear All,
>
>I've succeeded in creating an encrypted partition using gbde. I followed
>the directions in the FBSD Handbook which, among other things, states:
>
>   Unlike cumbersome encryption methods that encrypt only
>   individual files, gbde transparently encrypts entire file systems.
>   No cleartext ever touches the hard drive's platter.
>
>But I wonder if that last sentence is true. What about the swap
>partition? Is it simply bypassed, or does one need to do something to
>create an encrypted swap partition?
>
>regards,
>Robert
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