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 SafeNet
ProtectServer Network HSM Plus in network mode. Relevant links to more detailed documentation are
provided at each step.
1.
Install the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM
(See
"SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM Plus
Hardware Installation" on page 15
).
2.
Check that the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM is operating correctly
(see
).
3.
Configure the SafeNet ProtectServer Network HSM network settings
(see
).
4.
Install and configure the Network HSM Access Provider software
(see the
SafeNet 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 Safenet
ProtectServer Network HSM Plus.
•
establishing communication between the network client and the Safenet ProtectServer Network HSM
Plus.
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 5.8 Installation and Configuration Guide
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