The Sentinel HASP runtime is a necessary software component used to license the CHARON-SSP for GNU/Linux virtual machine software. 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 CHARON-SSP distribution.
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.
To begin, unpack the distribution archive, like so:
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Once the archive is unpacked, change to the directory /tmp. This is where the remaining installation steps will take place.
All installation steps are required to be performed from a privileged account as denoted by the '#' prompt.
Installing the Sentinel HASP Runtime
To install the Sentinal HASP runtime, use the following commands:
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The installation process should generate output similar to the following:
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Now that the Sentinel HASP software has been installed and it running correctly, it is possible to continue on to Installing the CHARON-SSP Software.
Post-Installation Tasks
The following post installations task are not required. However, for improved security they are highly recommended.
Securing the Sentinel HASP Installation
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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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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Removing the Sentinel HASP Software
To remove the Sentinel HASP software, execute the following command:
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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 aksusbd package and answer y(es) to proceed.
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