The system and software requirements for using
TLS on UNIX operating environments are as follows:
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a computer that runs UNIX.
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Internet access and a web browser.
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the TCP/IP communications access
method when connecting to
SAS/CONNECT or
SAS/SHARE servers.
See Access Methods in SAS/CONNECT User’s Guideand Access Methods in
SAS/SHARE User’s Guidefor your
operating environment.
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knowledge of your site's security
policy, practices, and technology. The properties of the digital certificates
that you request are based on the security policies that have been
adopted at your site.
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access to the SAS Deployment Manager
if you plan to add digital certificates when you install SAS 9.4m3
and above. See SAS® Deployment Wizard and SAS®
Deployment Manager 9.4: User's Guide.
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access to the SAS Deployment Wizard
if you plan to create a FIPS-2 capable environment when you install
SAS 9.4. See SAS® Deployment Wizard and SAS®
Deployment Manager 9.4: User's Guide.
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access to the OpenSSL utility at
OpenSSL Source. You will need access if you plan to use OpenSSL for
the following actions:
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You plan to apply to become a CA.
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You plan to build FIPS 140-2 capable
OpenSSL.
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Your site administrator plans to generate a site certificate and
private key.