ProtectServer 3 External installation and configuration
This section provides instructions for the installation and configuration of a ProtectServer 3 External HSM. These steps summarize the overall procedure of setting up a cryptographic service provider using a ProtectServer 3 External in network mode.
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If you wish, review the information in ProtectServer 3 External overview.
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Ensure that you have the ProtectServer 3 External required items.
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Mount the ProtectServer 3 External in a standard server rack and connect the smart card reader. Refer to Installing the ProtectServer 3 External hardware.
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Review the recommended Deployment guidelines for the security of the product.
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Log on to the appliance for the first time and check that the system is operating correctly. Refer to First login and system test.
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Configure the ProtectServer 3 External network settings. Refer to Network configuration.
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Install and configure the ProtectToolkit software. Refer to ProtectToolkit 7 software installation.
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Configure the high-level cryptographic API to allow preferred operating modes. Some of these tasks may include
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establishing a trusted channel or Secure Messaging System (SMS) between the API and the ProtectServer 3 External.
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establishing communication between the network client and the ProtectServer 3 External.
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This section also contains the following additional information and procedures: