Installation

This section details installation and uninstallation components and instructions on the following:

>SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M Runtime

>SafeNet KSP (for CNG)

Requirements

Before beginning with the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M installation, please confirm that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

>Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) should be installed, configured and working if integration with IIS is desired.

>A SafeNet ProtectServer hardware security module (HSM) must be available. An adapter can be installed in the local machine or a device may be made available via a network connection. 

Installing the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software

If a previous version of SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M is installed, uninstall it prior to installing the newer software. The latest versions of the client software and HSM firmware can be found on the Gemalto Technical Support Customer Portal. See Support Contacts for more information.

To install the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software:

NOTE   Full support for SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M is provided on 64-bit versions of Windows only. 32-bit versions support KSP only.

1.Open Windows Explorer and execute the file PTKmprt32.msi or PTKmprt64.msi found in <path to installer directory>\Win64\Ptk-M.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. During installation you will be required to:

a.choose the directory where the software will be installed, and

b.nominate either a locally connected or network connected HSM as the cryptographic service provider.

Following the installation, continue to Setup and Configuration for details on how to configure and setup the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M product.

KSP (for CNG)

To install the SafeNet KSP for CNG, run the relevant Win32\SafenetKSP32.msi or Win64\SafenetKSP64.msi installer.

See special KSP configuration instructions in KSP (for CNG) Configuration.

Uninstalling the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software

To uninstall the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software:

1.If the key information stored on the HSM is no longer required, tamper the HSM in order to destroy it. See the Tampering the Adapter section for further instructions if needed.

2.If the PCIe HSM access provider is installed, you must uninstall it before uninstalling the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software. Failure to do so may prevent the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software from uninstalling correctly.

3.Use the Programs and Features control panel to uninstall the SafeNet ProtectToolkit-M software.