Chapter 1: Product Overview
Summary of Cryptographic Service Provider setup
These steps summarize the overall procedure of setting up a cryptographic service provider using a
ProtectServer Network HSM in network mode. Relevant links to more detailed documentation are provided at
each step.
1.
Install the ProtectServer Network HSM
(See
"Installing the ProtectServer Network HSM Hardware" on
).
2.
Check that the ProtectServer Network HSM is operating correctly
(see
).
3.
Configure the ProtectServer Network HSM network settings
(see
"Testing and Configuration" on
).
4.
Install and configure the ProtectServer HSM Access Provider software
(see the
ProtectServer
HSM Access Provider Installation Guide
).
5.
Install the high-level cryptographic API software.
Please refer to the relevant installation guide supplied with the product:
•
SafeNet ProtectToolkit-C Administration Guide
•
SafeNet ProtectToolkit-J Installation Guide
•
SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M User Guide
6.
Configure the high-level cryptographic API to allow preferred operating modes
. Some of these
tasks may include:
•
establishing a trusted channel or secure messaging system (SMS) between the API and the
ProtectServer Network HSM.
•
establishing communication between the network client and the ProtectServer Network HSM.
Please refer to the relevant high-level cryptographic API documentation:
•
SafeNet ProtectToolkit-C Administration Guide
•
SafeNet ProtectToolkit-J Administration Guide
•
SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M User Guide
SafeNet ProtectToolkit 5.9 Installation and Configuration Guide
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