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Operational Tasks

This chapter describes some of the most common operational procedures a User, Administrator or Security Officer may perform during normal SafeNet ProtectToolkit-C operation.

Before attempting any of the procedures in this chapter, ensure that SafeNet ProtectToolkit-C has been installed and configured for normal runtime use. You can find more information about the frequently-referenced command line utilities in Command Line Utilities Reference. Many of these functions can also be achieved with the GUI-based tools, which are described in Key Management Utility (KMU) Reference and Administration Utility (gCTAdmin) Reference.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Changing a User or Security Officer PIN

•Secure Key Backup and Restoration

•Adding and Removing Slots

•Re-initializing a Token

•Connecting and Removing Smart Card Readers

•Using Transport Mode to Avoid a Board Removal Tamper

•Adjusting the HSM Clock

•Changing Secure Messaging Mode

•Managing Session Key Rollover

•Using the System Event Log

•Updating Firmware

•Tampering the HSM

•Installing a Functionality Module