Generic
Generic KMIP

Deploy new client endpoint on the CryptoHub

1min

After deploying the Generic KMIP service in , you must deploy a client endpoint to authorize the KMIP-supported application to use the service. Perform the following steps to deploy a client endpoint:

Deploy client endpoint

1

Go to the Endpoints menu for the service you deployed.

2

In the Manage Endpoints menu, select [ Add New ].

3

In the Add Endpoint dialog:

  1. Enter a Name for the endpoint (optional).
  2. Leave set the Hostname that is auto-populated.
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Select [ Add Endpoint ]. When prompted, download a zip file containing the following files:

  • ca-chain.pem: CA certificate bundle.
  • client-cert.pem: Client TLS certificate.
  • credential.txt: Contains the identity name and API Key created for the service to use when connecting and authenticating through KMIP.
    • If you selected TlsBundle instead of ApiKey as the authentication mechanism, only the identity name is included in the credential.txt file.
  • info.txt: Includes the service name and address for connecting to the .
  • pki.p12: Full Client PKI in encrypted PKCS #12 format (contains the CA chain, client certificate, and client private key).
  • pki-password.txt: Contains the password for the PKCS #12 file.