Quick Reference Guide

Installing EKM 3.0

This chapter describes how to install EKM 3.0 on Windows and Linux.

NOTE: If you are currently using EKM 2.X, Dell recommends maintaining your current infrastructure (servers,

operating systems, tape libraries, etc. under EKM 2.X protection), unless you are experiencing problems.

EKM 3.0 does not support virtual machines as hosts. If you are using a virtual machine as your EKM 2.X host, you

must stay with EKM 2.X or migrate to a physical server.

NOTE: If you are planning to migrate your EKM 2.X into EKM 3.0, refer to Migrating an Encryption Key Manager

(EKM) 2.X Version during the EKM 3.0 Installation before you begin the EKM 3.0 installation.

NOTE: Dell recommends that you install EKM 3.0 on a dedicated physical server that is not used for any other

services. This will ensure that EKM 3.0's performance and response time is not affected by any other applications

running on the same physical server.

CAUTION: EKM 3.0 only supports installation directly from the EKM 3.0 media. Do not copy the EKM 3.0 media's

contents to your hard disk.

NOTE: The procedures in this chapter require system administrator-level knowledge.

Preparing for the Installation of EKM 3.0 in Microsoft Windows

This chapter describes the pre-installation steps for Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 in Microsoft Windows.

NOTE: The installation procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. Do not turn off the system until the installation

completes.

NOTE: You must be logged in as Administrator in order to install EKM 3.0.

NOTE: If you do not want to use a complex password for the database, disable the Password must meet complexity

requirements setting in the operating system before inserting the EKM 3.0 installation media.

1. Insert the EKM 3.0 for Microsoft Windows installation disk into the system on which you want to install EKM 3.0.

2. If your system is set to autorun when a DVD is inserted, wait for a moment for the installer to appear. If your system

is not set to autorun, navigate to the DVD drive and double-click the DVD drive or

install.exe at the root of the DVD

drive.

The EKM 3.0 installation wizard Welcome screen appears.

NOTE: If you want to install EKM 3.0 over a network share, do not use a path of the format: \\<

ip_address

\EKM_3.0_share

. Instead, map the share to a drive letter. In Windows Explorer, use Tools → Map Network

Drive to make the install path <

shared_drive_letter

>:\<

EKM_3.0_media

Continue to Performing the EKM 3.0 Installation Procedure.