IBM Security Secret Server

Quick Start Guide

Version 10.5.0

This guide describes a quick and easy way to install the product.

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About this task

Product overview

IBM Security Secret Server helps organizations manage, automate, and track the use of shared privileged identities.

Procedure

  1. Download IBM Security Secret Server and review the installation documentation
    To download your product from Passport Advantage®, follow the instructions in the download document at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731251. This page includes links to the IBM Security Secret Server installers.

    For complete documentation, see the IBM Security Secret Server product documentation at http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSWHLP_10.5.0.

  2. Evaluate the hardware and system configuration
    Evaluate the detailed system requirements.
    Note: Alternatively, start the Software Product Compatibility Reports tool. Search for the product name, for example, by entering Secret Server, and follow the instructions.
  3. Set up the server

    It is suggested that you use an SSL Certificate for IBM Security Secret Server, and ensure that your server is patched and up-to-date.

    After the server and prerequisites are prepared, download and run your installer. The installation wizard takes you through the installation process.

    See the Installation Guide.

  4. Create your first user
    After your instance is created, create your first Administrative account on IBM Security Secret Server.
  5. Set up folders and roles
    It is suggested that you set up a folder structure and a few roles. The folder structure defines how you choose to organize your secrets, and provide access to shared secrets. Roles ensure that you can control access to different parts of IBM Security Secret Server and assign permissions to view certain folders and secrets.

    See the Secret Server User Guide.

  6. Add an Active Directory Secret

    If you plan to use Active Directory integration or run Discovery on your network, set up your Active Directory Secret.

    The Active Directory Secret is used to synchronize users and groups. The secret requires permission to search and view the attributes of the users and groups. If you plan to use Discovery, the account requires permissions to scan computers on the network for accounts.

What to do next

More information

Product documentation: http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSWHLP_10.5.0.

Product support: http://www.ibm.com/support