Prerequisites

The user must first deploy the Big-IP system before following the steps in this guide. BigIP Virtual Edition was tested but the procedures can be applied to other deployments.

  • Operating system listed in Tested Versions

  • SecurityServer listed in Tested Versions

  • CryptoServer Default Admin should be replaced with a new admin user

  • MBK must be created and stored onto each HSM. Refer the CryptoServer documentations to setup the MBK

  • CryptoServer is setup and configured. Refer the CryptoServer documentations to setup the HSM

  • PKCS#11 library is setup and configured as per your environment. Refer the

CryptoServer documentations to setup and configure the PKCS#11 library  The licensed Big-IP system must be used for External Interface and Network HSM.

  • The user with admin privileges to the Big-IP server.

  • Java version 11.0.12 or higher