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Active Administrator 8.7 - Installation Guide

Installation Considerations for Active Administrator Installing and configuring Active Administrator Appendix: Active Administrator Server Manager

Updating Active Administrator licenses

 
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NOTE: If you are not compliant with the Active Administrator license, a warning message is sent once a day. In addition, the number of licensed users and enabled users in Active Administrator display at the bottom of the console display. If you click the numbers, the License Dashboard opens.
To apply a new license file
1
From the Start menu, open AA Server Manager, and select the Licensing & Security tab.
2
Click Update License.
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To view details about the current license, click Details.
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To update the license, click Update License.
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Locate the license file (*.dlv), and click Open.

 

Managing Security

Active Administrator makes use of FIPS 140-2 compliant software to secure information and includes a security management tool in the Active Administrator Server Manager. For more information, see Starting the Active Administrator Server Manager . The Security Manager allows you to perform the following tasks related to the Active Administrator security.

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Managing the passphrase
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Managing file security
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Managing database security
To manage security
1
Start the Active Administrator Server Manager. For more information, see Starting the Active Administrator Server Manager .
2
Select the Licensing & Security tab, and under the Security Manager section, click Manage.
The current security status is displayed.
Topics:  
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Managing the passphrase
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Managing Active Administrator file security
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Managing Active Administrator database security
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Recovering from a lost passphrase

Managing the passphrase

A passphrase is used to control access to Active Administrator data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Active Administrator content will be secured using the passphrase and requires the passphrase for accessing the content or for changing the passphrase.

 
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CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.
CAUTION: If the passphrase is lost, it will be impossible to access Active Administrator data. You will have to uninstall Active Administrator, remove all associated files, and start a new installation of Active Administrator. For more information, see Recovering from a lost passphrase .
To create a passphrase
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Type a passphrase that is between 25 and 32 characters in length and then type it again to confirm.
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Record the passphrase in a secure location.
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CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.
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Click OK.
The registry files and database will be secured using the passphrase.
To change a passphrase
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In the Passphrase Management section, click Change.
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Type the current passphrase.
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Type a new passphrase that is between 25 and 32 characters in length and then type it again to confirm.
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Record the passphrase in a secure location.
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CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.
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Click OK.
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Review the informational message.
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Click Yes to proceed.
The registry files and database will be secured using the new passphrase.
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Review the reminder to create new backups.
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Click OK.

Managing Active Administrator file security

To secure files
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In the Files Security Management section, click Secure Files.
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Type the current passphrase.
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Click OK.
To clean the registry
1
In the Files Security Management section, click Clean Registry.
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Review the informational message.
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Click Yes to proceed.
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