Introduction
This document describes the integration of a Nutanix AHV cluster with the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform Key Management Vault (KMS). Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform Key Management Vault serves as the KMS for the Nutanix AHV cluster, communicating over the open-standard Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP).
Product configurations
The following versions have been tested for compatibility:
| Product | Version |
|---|---|
Nutanix AOS |
v7.5 |
Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform |
1.4 |
Entrust Key Management Vault |
v10.5.3 |
Entrust Compliance Manager |
v10.5.3 |
Supported features
The following Entrust KeyControl features have been tested in this integration:
| Entrust KeyControl Feature | Support |
|---|---|
Deployment in Nutanix AHV from ISO |
Yes |
Cluster Mode |
Yes |
Cluster Expansion |
Yes |
Node Removal |
Yes |
Retain Configuration After Total Cluster Power-Down |
Yes |
The following Nutanix features have been tested in this integration:
| Supported Nutanix Feature | Support |
|---|---|
Data-at-Rest Encryption |
Yes |
Cluster Expansion |
Yes |
Node Removal |
Yes |
Re-Keying |
Yes |
Requirements
To integrate the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform Key Management Vault and the Nutanix AHV cluster, you must have:
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Access to the Entrust TrustedCare Portal.
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Access to the Nutanix online services and portals.
Familiarize yourself with: