Installing CTE with No Key Manager Registration

The following procedure installs the CTE Agent on the host but does not register it with a key manager. You cannot protect any data on the host until the CTE Agent is registered with one of the supported key managers. For a comparison of the available key managers, see CTE Components.

1. Log on to the host where you will install the CTE Agent as root. You cannot install the CTE Agent without root access.

2. Copy or mount the installation file to the host system. If necessary, make the file executable with the chmod command.

3. Install the CTE Agent. A typical installation uses the following syntax:

   ./vee-fs-<release>-<build>-<system>.bin
   

   For example:

   ./vee-fs-7.7.0-87-aix71.bin
   

   To install the CTE Agent in a custom directory, use the -d <custom-dir> option. For example:

   ./vee-fs-7.7.0-87-aix71.bin -d /home/my-cte-dir/
   

   Note

   If possible, Thales recommends that you use the default directory /opt/vormetric.

   To view all installer options, use the -h parameter. For example:

    ./vee-fs-7.7.0-87-aix71.bin -h
   

4. The Thales License Agreement displays. When prompted, type Y and press Enter to accept.

   The install script installs the CTE Agent software in either /opt/vormetric or your custom installation directory and then prompts you about registering the CTE Agent with a key manager.

   Welcome to the CipherTrust Transparent Encryption File System Agent Registration Program.

    Agent Type: CipherTrust Transparent Encryption File System Agent
    Agent Version: <Release.build-number>
   
    In order to register with a CipherTrust Manager you need a valid registration token from the CM.
   
    Do you want to continue with agent registration? (Y/N) [Y]:
   

5. Type N and press Enter to end the installation procedure without registering the CTE Agent with either key manager.

   When you are ready to register the CTE Agent with a key manager, see Configuring CTE for AIX with CipherTrust Manager.