Install and configure Entrust KeyControl

Deploy an Entrust KeyControl cluster

For this integration, Entrust KeyControl was deployed as a two-node cluster on premises. The installation software was downloaded in the form of an OVA file, deployed in VMware ESXi.

Follow the installation and set-up instructions in KeyControl Installation and Upgrade Guide. If using an HSM, the integration guide with the Entrust nShield HSM is available at https://www.entrust.com/documentation. Search for the key phrase KeyControl nShield HSM.

Create an Entrust KeyControl Management Vault

To create an Entrust KeyControl Management Vault:

  1. Sign in to the Entrust KeyControl Appliance Manager.

  2. In the home page, select Create Vault.

    create keycontrol vault 1

  3. Select Create Vault.

    The Create Vault dialog appears.

  4. In the Type drop-down box, select Cloud Key Management. Enter the required information.

  5. Select Create Vault.

    For example:

    create keycontrol vault 2

  6. When you receive an email with a URL and sign-in credentials to the Entrust KeyControl vault, bookmark the URL and save the credentials.

    For example:

    create keycontrol vault 3

  7. Sign in to the URL provided in the email. Change the initial password when prompted.