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# Install and configure FXCL EKM

> Step-by-step guide to deploy a client endpoint and install the FXCL EKM module for Microsoft SQL Server integration.

After deploying the Microsoft SQL Server service in CryptoHub, you must deploy a client endpoint. Endpoints refer to devices that are authorized to access this service. In **Endpoints** menu, you can view and filter details about existing endpoints. You can also add new endpoints by selecting **\[ Add New ]**. When prompted, enter the device address and specify the endpoint. The following sections cover deploying a client endpoint and installing the client library files.

## Deploy client endpoint

Perform the following steps to deploy the client endpoint:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Go to the **Endpoints** menu inside the service you deployed.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the **Manage Endpoints** menu, select **\[ Add New ]**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the **Add Endpoint** dialog:

    * Enter a **Name** for the endpoint.
    * Leave the values set to the CryptoHub **Hostname** that auto-populates.
    * Select the **Platform** where you plan to deploy Microsoft SQL Server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **\[ Add Endpoint ]**. The browser should prompt you to download a zip file containing the FXCL EKM module and a configuration file pre-configured to connect to your CryptoHub instance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Install the FXCL EKM module

Perform the following steps to install the module and endpoint on the machine where you installed Microsoft SQL Server.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Extract the zip file downloaded in your browser after deploying the service in CryptoHub.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Go to the extracted directory, which has the following files:

    * `client.p12`
    * `config.json`
    * `libfxcl-ekm.dll`
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Create the directory path `C:\Program Files\Futurex\fxcl\kmes\ekm` as an administrator and move all the files extracted from the zip into that directory.
  </Step>
</Steps>