Step 1: Install and Setup ESKM

Describes how to install and setup Utimaco ESKM server.

To start, install and set up the ESKM server using the steps in the ESKM Read Me First and ESKM 5.2 Installation and Replacement Guide (get them from the vendor). If you are using an existing ESKM appliance, you can skip this installation and setup step. At the end of this step, you should have obtained the following:

  1. IP address of the ESKM server.
  2. KMIP port number of the ESKM server. The default KMIP port number is 5696.
  3. The Local CA certificate.