The following task map points to procedures for administering software and hardware providers in the Solaris Cryptographic Framework.
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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List the providers in the Solaris Cryptographic Framework |
Lists the algorithms, libraries, and hardware devices that are available for use in the Solaris Cryptographic Framework. | |
Add a software provider |
Adds a PKCS #11 library or a kernel module to the Solaris Cryptographic Framework. The provider must be signed. | |
Prevent the use of a user-level mechanism |
Removes a software mechanism from use. The mechanism can be enabled again. | |
Temporarily disable mechanisms from a kernel module |
Temporarily removes a mechanism from use. Usually used for testing. | |
Uninstall a provider |
Removes a kernel software provider from use. | |
List available hardware providers |
Shows the attached hardware, shows the mechanisms that the hardware provides, and shows which mechanisms are enabled for use. | |
Disable mechanisms from a hardware provider |
Ensures that selected mechanisms on a hardware accelerator are not used. | |
Restart or refresh cryptographic services |
Ensures that cryptographic services are available. |