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Tracks changes made to document versions.
Lists prerequisites and knowledge assumed for the document.
Details supported hypervisors for virtual DSM deployment.
Explains common text and formatting conventions used in the manual.
Describes different types of informational and cautionary statements used.
Provides specific warnings related to electrostatic discharge and hazardous voltages.
Offers contact information and resources for sales and technical support.
Introduces the Data Security Manager component and its functions.
Explains the DSM's role in a VTE environment and its architecture.
Describes the V6100 appliance and its FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM.
Explains the benefits and requirements for remote management of the V6100 HSM.
Details the ACS, its creation, and its importance for securing the HSM.
Lists administrative operations that necessitate the use of the ACS.
Guides through the setup and configuration of the V6100 appliance.
A checklist to gather required information for DSM installation.
Outlines essential tasks to perform before DSM installation.
Introduces the V6000 appliance and its capabilities, including HSM integration.
High-level steps for installing and configuring the V6000 hardware appliance.
A checklist for gathering installation requirements for the V6000 appliance.
Outlines essential tasks before V6000 DSM installation.
Lists the main configuration steps for the DSM appliance.
Instructions for connecting to the V6000 appliance via serial console.
Steps to access the DSM CLI for configuration.
Guides on setting up network interfaces, IP addresses, and gateways.
Explains aggregating NICs for load balancing and fault tolerance on the V6000.
Describes different bonding policies for NIC aggregation.
Instructions to enable DHCP for the bonded interface on the V6000.
Setting time and date on the V6000 for system operations.
Steps to set the hostname for the V6000 appliance.
Process for creating CA and ACS for the V6000 appliance.
Explains IPMI configuration for the V6000 appliance.
Verifies access to the DSM Management Console via a web browser.
Guides on uploading the license file to enable functionality.
Details the security feature of automatic root filesystem encryption.
Explains integrating nShield Connect HSMs with DSM appliances.
Steps for installing DSM on bare metal via IBM Cloud.
Introduces virtual DSM deployment options and features like encryption and DHCP.
High-level steps for installing and configuring virtual DSM appliances.
A checklist for virtual DSM installation requirements.
Essential tasks before installing a virtual DSM.
Steps to access the DSM CLI for virtual appliance configuration.
Detailed procedure for deploying the DSM OVA file.
Process for re-encrypting the root disk for fastboot images.
Steps to re-encrypt the disk and create a master key post-setup.
Guides on configuring network settings and hostnames for virtual appliances.
Detailed steps for configuring network interfaces and addresses.
Explains aggregating NICs for load balancing and fault tolerance.
Describes different bonding policies for NIC aggregation.
Instructions to enable DHCP for the bonded interface.
Setting time and date for system operations.
Steps to set the FQDN for the virtual DSM.
Process for creating CA and ACS for virtual appliances.
Verifies access to the DSM Management Console via browser.
Guides on uploading the license file to enable functionality.
Details the security feature of automatic root filesystem encryption.
Steps for installing DSM on bare metal via IBM Cloud.
Instructions for deploying the DSM image on Azure.
Steps to configure the hostname for the DSM on Azure.
Process to generate the DSM certificate authority on Azure.
Explains how to ping DSM instances in Azure for connectivity checks.
How to enable ping for legacy Vormetric products in Azure.
General guidance on configuring HA clusters.
Instructions for deploying the DSM AMI on AWS.
Steps to install the DSM AMI on AWS EC2.
Steps to set up an HA cluster in multiple regions for AWS.
Guides on deploying virtual DSM on Google Cloud Platform.
How to download the DSM TAR file for GCP.
Steps to upload the DSM image to GCP Cloud Storage.
Process for converting the DSM tar image into a GCP image.
Steps to create a GCP VM instance for DSM.
Alternative CLI method for deploying DSM on GCP.
CLI commands to create a GCP instance.
Guides on deploying KVM images using virt-manager and virsh.
Instructions for deploying DSM on a Xen hypervisor.
Procedures for configuring HA for virtual appliances.
Lists DSM compatibility with Luna HSM models and versions.
Steps to integrate a Luna SA HSM into an HA cluster.
Details on creating partitions and registering HSMs in an HA cluster.
Explains how to add multiple Lunas for redundancy and load balancing.
Steps to create a partition on a password-authenticated Luna.
Steps to create a partition on a PED-authenticated Luna.
Emphasizes the importance of backing up system configuration before attaching Luna.
Instructions to break apart an HA cluster before adding Luna.
Steps to add a Luna HSM to the initial node of an HA cluster.
How to confirm that the Luna HSM is properly connected.
Steps to add subsequent DSM nodes to a Luna-enabled HA cluster.
Procedure to join a DSM node to an existing HA cluster with Luna.
How to monitor the status and health of the Luna HSM.
Information on monitoring HSM slots on the Luna SA.
Procedures for upgrading a DSM attached to a Luna HSM.
Steps to re-register the cluster with the Luna SA.
Troubleshooting common issues related to Luna HSM integration.
Introduces DSM software upgrades and hardware migrations.
Details valid paths for upgrading DSM software versions.
Specific steps for migrating to DSM v6.4.2 due to database improvements.
Essential steps before performing a migration or upgrade.
Recommendations for ensuring data integrity during migration.
General instructions for upgrading DSM software.
Procedures for migrating from older V5 appliances to V6x00.
Steps to restore a DSM backup.
Migration process for V5 appliances using KMIP.
How to enable remote HSM administration post-upgrade.
Steps to replace the Administrator Card Set.
Best practices and considerations for replacing the ACS.
Steps to enable remote administration in an HA deployment.
Visual representations of the DSM hardware appliance.
Detailed technical specifications for the V6000/V6100 appliances.
Requirements for installing the appliance in a data center environment.
Safety guidelines for rack-mounting the DSM appliance.
Practical steps and considerations for physically installing the appliance in a rack.
General safety guidelines for server installation.
Factors to consider for optimal rack mounting.
Step-by-step guide for mounting the chassis in a rack.
Describes the function of locking tabs on chassis rails.
Information on optional inner rail extensions for chassis stabilization.
Detailed steps for installing inner rail extensions.
Information on attaching outer rack rails to the server rack.
Steps for attaching outer rails to the rack.
Procedure for sliding the chassis into the rack rails.
Specific instructions for telco rack installations.
Guidance on connecting power and console cables.
Instructions for connecting the DSM appliance to the network.
Introduces High Availability concepts for DSMs.
Details requirements and limitations for HA deployments.
Specific HA cluster requirements for V6100 appliances.
HA cluster configuration for V6000 and virtual appliances.
General steps to configure HA for V6x00 and virtual appliances.
Essential setup steps before configuring HA.
Factors affecting HA replication and recommendations for latency.
Hardware requirements for HA configuration.
Steps to add new nodes to an existing HA cluster.
Procedure to join a node into an HA cluster.
HA configuration for DSMs using network HSMs.
Method to configure HA using standalone nodes with network HSMs.
Alternative method for creating an HSM-enabled HA cluster.
Manually moving hosts to a different HA node if a failure occurs.
Steps for upgrading nodes within an HA cluster.
Strategies to optimize the upgrading process for HA nodes.
Procedures for removing nodes from an HA cluster.
Steps to delete a node with assigned hosts and reassign them.
CLI method for moving hosts between nodes.
UI method for moving hosts between nodes.
Introduction to IPMI features and security best practices.
Steps to configure and access the IPMI management console.
Guides on setting up IPMI network configuration.
Setting date/time using NTP server.
Manually setting date/time.
Managing user accounts and privileges for IPMI.
Configuring IPMI ports for access.
Adjusting fan speed based on system load.
Options for remote server management through IPMI.
Integrating IPMI with Active Directory for authentication.
Procedures for updating IPMI firmware.
Step-by-step guide to upgrade IPMI firmware.
Restoring IPMI to factory default settings.
Monitoring system health via sensor readings and event logs.
Security recommendations after IPMI configuration.
Reference for IPMI commands available via the DSM CLI.
Table listing required ports for appliance communication.
Lists IPMI ports that can be configured.
Troubleshooting steps for appliance connectivity issues.
Procedures to reset the DSM appliance to factory defaults.
Process to create a new Security World and ACS.
Troubleshooting chassis intrusion messages.
Explanation of LED status indicators.
Interpretation of common boot-up messages.
Troubleshooting steps for DSM boot failures.
General| Brand | Thales |
|---|---|
| Model | V6000 |
| Category | Security System |
| Language | English |
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