Prerequisites

Before you begin, please ensure that you have:

  • A u.trust Anchor cHSM set up and configured. Refer to the u.trust Anchor Se-Series documentation to set up the HSM.

  • An MBK created and stored on each cHSM. Refer to the u.trust Anchor Se-Series documentation to set up the MBK.

  • The u.trust Anchor cHSM Default Admin replaced with a new admin user for production environments.

  • An operating system listed in Tested Versions.

  • A cHSM SecurityServer version listed in Tested Versions.

  • A cryptographic user on that SecurityServer.

  • (If you are using Smartcard Authentication) An installed PIN PAD driver through the SecurityServer software file, a configured PIN PAD, and a started PIN Pad Daemon. Refer to the CryptoServer documentation for more information about PIN PAD driver installation and configuration.

  • The Microsoft SDK installed and configured as listed in Tested Versions.