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The Sentinel HASP runtime is a necessary software component used to license the CHARON-SSP for GNU/ Linux virtual machine software is shipped as a .  Without this package it is not possible to run the CHARON-SSP virtual machine software.  The RPM package is included as part of the tar, gzip distribution package.  To begin the installation you must first obtain the package archive.  This can be downloaded from Stromasys or distributed by read-only media, such as a CD-ROM.  If you do not have the software package, then please contact either Stromasys or your Value Added Reseller for further help.The CHARON-SSP for GNU/Linux comes in two CHARON-SSP distribution.

The CHARON-SSP for Linux software comes in two separate install packages.  The table below describes these:

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Product NameDescriptionDistribution Package Name
CHARON-SSP/4M32-bit SPARC V8 virtual machine based on the sun4m architecture.charon-ssp-4m-1.0.21-x86_64_rpm.tar.gz
CHARON-SSP/4U64-bit SPARC V9 virtual machine based on the sun4u architecture.charon-ssp-4u-1.0.21-x86_64_rpm.tar.gz

To begin, unpack the distribution archive, like so (the example below shows CHARON-SSP/4M for Linux):

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# cd /tmp
# tar xzvf /path/to/charon-axpssp-sma4m-21.20.1421-x86_64_rpm.tar.gz

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Note

All installation steps a are required to be performed from a privileged account as denoted by the '#' prompt.

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Prerequisites

Before installing the Sentinel HASP Runtime

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The software, there are some prerequisite software packages to install.  The following sections describe these packages

GNU C Library (i686) Installation

Before installing the Sentinel HASP runtime it is a necessary software package used to license install the CHARON-SSP virtual machine.  Without this package it is not possible to run the CHARON-SSP software.  The RPM package is included in the tar, gzip CHARON-SSP distribution.32-bit compatibility version of the GNU C Library (glibc).  To install this software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based systems use the following commands:

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# yum install glibc.i686

The command above should generate output very similar to the following:

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Loaded plugins: langpacks
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package glibc.i686 0:2.17-78.0.1.el7 will be installed
--> Processing Dependency: libfreebl3.so for package: glibc-2.17-78.0.1.el7.i686
--> Processing Dependency: libfreebl3.so(NSSRAWHASH_3.12.3) for package: glibc-2.17-78.0.1.el7.i686
--> Running transaction check
---> Package nss-softokn-freebl.i686 0:3.16.2.3-9.el7 will be installed
--> Finished Dependency Resolution
 
Dependencies Resolved
 
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 Package                 Arch      Version                Repository       Size
================================================================================
Installing:
 glibc                   i686      2.17-78.0.1.el7        ol7_latest      4.2 M
Installing for dependencies:
 nss-softokn-freebl      i686      3.16.2.3-9.el7         ol7_latest      186 k
 
Transaction Summary
================================================================================
Install  1 Package (+1 Dependent package)
 
Total download size: 4.3 M
Installed size: 15 M
Is this ok [y/d/N]: y
Downloading packages:
(1/2): nss-softokn-freebl-3.16.2.3-9.el7.i686.rpm          | 186 kB   00:04
(2/2): glibc-2.17-78.0.1.el7.i686.rpm                      | 4.2 MB   00:14
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Total                                              299 kB/s | 4.3 MB  00:14
Running transaction check
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded
Running transaction
  Installing : nss-softokn-freebl-3.16.2.3-9.el7.i686                       1/2
  Installing : glibc-2.17-78.0.1.el7.i686                                   2/2
  Verifying  : glibc-2.17-78.0.1.el7.i686                                   1/2
  Verifying  : nss-softokn-freebl-3.16.2.3-9.el7.i686                       2/2
 
Installed:
  glibc.i686 0:2.17-78.0.1.el7
 
Dependency Installed:
  nss-softokn-freebl.i686 0:3.16.2.3-9.el7
 
Complete!

Installing the Sentinel HASP Runtime

To install the Sentinal HASP runtime, use the following commands:

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Now that the Sentinel HASP software has been installed and it running correctly, it is possible to move continue on to installing Installing the CHARON-SSP for GNU/Linux virtual machine software.

Removing the CHARON-AXP/SMA Software

To remove the CHARON-AXP/SMA for GNU/Linux Software.

Post-Installation Tasks

The following post installations task are not required.  However, for improved security they are highly recommended.

Securing the Sentinel HASP Configuration Files

The configuration file used by the Sentinel HASP software is insecure and open to malicious, unprivileged access and modification unless the following commands are executed:

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# chmod 0700 /etc/hasplm
# chmod 0600 /etc/hasplm/*

Securing the Sentinel HASP GUI

The web-based GUI interface is also open to malicious access unless secured appropriately.  Use the following steps to secure the software:

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StepDescription
1.

Open a web browser and navigate the http://localhost:1947.

Info

For CHARON-SSP Virtual Environment users, double-click the Web Browser icon under the System sections of the System Utilities window.

2.

Click on the left-hand menu item labelled Configuration.

3.

Click the Basic Settings tab.

4.Under the entry labelled Password Protection, click the button labelled Change Password.
5.

At the Change Password window:

  • Leave the field labelled Current Admin Password blank (there is no password set by default).
  • Enter the intended password into the field labelled New Admin Password.
  • Repeat the intended password in the field labelled Re-enter new Admin Password.
  • Click the button labelled Submit.
5.

Back at the Basic Settings tab:

  • Under the section labelled Password Protection, select the radio button labelled All ACC Pages.
  • Click the button labelled Submit to save this change.
6.

To allow remote access to the Sentinel HASP GUI:

  • Click the Basic Settings tab.
  • Select the Allow Remote Access to ACC check box.
  • Click the button labelled Submit.

Removing the Sentinel HASP Software

To remove the Sentinel HASP software, execute the following command:

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# yum remove charon-axp-smaaksusbd

Executing the command above should generate output similar to the following.  When asked "Is this ok?"  Check the list of software to ensure it only includes the charon-axp-smaaksusbd package and answer y(es) to proceed.

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Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Resolving DependenciesLoaded plugins: langpacks
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check> Running transaction check
---> Package charon-axp-sma> Package aksusbd.x86_64 064 0:2.2.14-1 will be erased1-1 will be erased
--> Finished Dependency Resolution> Finished Dependency Resolution
 
Dependencies Resolved
Dependencies Resolved  
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 Package                Arch           Version          Repository         Size Package       Arch         Version        Repository                      Size
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Removing:
 charon-axp-sma         x86_64         2 aksusbd       x86_64       2.2.1-1        @/aksusbd-2.2.14-1         installed          14 M1-1.x86_64       4.5 M
 
Transaction SummaryTransaction Summary
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Remove  1 PackageRemove  1 Package
 
Installed size: 14 M
Is this ok Installed size: 4.5 M
Is this ok [y/N]: y
Downloading packagesDownloading packages:
Running transaction check
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded
Running transaction
  Erasing    : charon-axp-smaRunning transaction check
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded
Running transaction
Stopping aksusbd (via systemctl):  [  OK  ]
  Erasing    : aksusbd-2.2.141-1.x86_64                               164                                       1/1
  Verifying  : charon-axp-sma aksusbd-2.2.141-1.x86_64                               164                                       1/1
 
Removed:
  charon-axp-sma  aksusbd.x86_64 064 0:2.2.141-1
 
Complete!

 

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Info

Removing the Sentinel HASP license software does not remove any site local configuration files located in /etc/hasplm.