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Secure Update API
Frequently Asked Questions
Contents Glossary Index Troubleshooting
Your distributors can use the Secure Update Utility for easily updating the
distributor keys.
Refer to Chapter 6, “Secure Remote Updates,” on page 137 for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: Can a stand-alone key be used by a single user in the
network?
No. A stand-alone key provides licenses to the users on the system where it
is attached (local workstation).
Its licenses are neither managed by the Sentinel Keys Server, nor monitored
by the Sentinel Keys License Monitor.
Question 2: How can I install and run the Toolkit?
For details on installation, please refer to the Release Notes available in the
Manuals directory.
Question 3: I received some hardware keys with the SDK. How do I
order additional hardware keys?
The Sentinel Keys SDK has the following three hardware keys:
Developer Key
This is required by the developer who uses the Sentinel Keys Toolkit.
You require ONLY ONE developer key. If you happen to lose it, contact
your SafeNet Sales representative for replacement.
Sentinel Key
This will be programmed for your customers—without which they
will not be able to run your protected applications. To order additional
Sentinel Keys, you should contact the SafeNet Sales representative
They can guide you further on which Sentinel Key suits your
requirements best. In general, you should be aware about the
following:
Do you want stand-alone keys or network keys?
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