KPS Activation Process

The following is a summary of the installation and activation process detailed in the Kryptiva Packaging Server System Administrator Manual. You must be based in the U.S. or Canada for this procedure to work. If you are located elsewhere, please Contact Kryptiva sales.

The KPS Base Installation:

	1. Download the KPS Base Installation CD
	The KPS Base Installation CD is available here.
	2. Boot the KPS Base Installation CD on the system you'd like to install on.
	3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
	By the end of this step you will be provided with a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).

Generating the Activation Request:

	1. Obtain an SSL certificate.
	Use the CSR provided to you by the KPS Base Installation Web Interface and obtain a valid SSL certificate from one of the following CAs: Verisign, Entrust or Thawte.
	2. Import the certificate into the KPS Base Installation Web Interface.
	Having done this, you will obtain an Activation Request package.
	3. Send the Activation Request package to activation@kryptiva.com.

Kryptiva's In-House Activation Process:

	1. Kryptiva verifies that your Activation Request contains a valid certificate.
	2. Kryptiva lists your organization's public key on its servers.
	3. Kryptiva sends you your Activation Package
	This Activation Package contains the actual cryptographic software that will enable your KPS to interface with your users' Plugins.

Finalizing the KPS installation:

	1. Upload the Activation Package to the KPS.
	This will unlock the KPS configuration system.
	2. Proceed with finalizing the KPS configuration
	The configuration UI contains on-screen instructions for your convenience.
	3. Deploy and configure the Kryptiva Packaging Plugin for your users.