> Hmm. What about actually shifting the partition contents physically? > The current problem is not on the data offset,but it is on IV offset. LUKS API allows setting of data offset and i got it to accept 256 sector offset by removing the current restriction that forces the offset to be either zero or larger that header size. Currently,LUKS API does not have an option to set IV offset and my problem would be solved if the API is introduced. > Or maybe have a dummy-LUKS device, open that, read the master-key > (see FAQ Item 6.10 ) close it again, and use that master-key > on a plain device? This is probably far to complex, but could > serve for experiments. > My understanding the API documentation says a pre-generated master key can be used with "crypt_format" only with LUKS volumes. Once the master key and other info are known,the best way to do it is to create the mapper straight using dmsetup. I can already do this but the problem with doing it this way or through plain device is in the management of the master key and i was hoping that a detached LUKS header will be able to manage it for me. _______________________________________________ dm-crypt mailing list dm-crypt@xxxxxxxx http://www.saout.de/mailman/listinfo/dm-crypt
