Remote Connection of Vendor Keys

Sentinel Master key (for Sentinel LDK-EMS on premises) and Developer keys can be connected remotely using available third-party solutions. These solutions can be used in cases where a physical key cannot be connected due to the lack of a USB port or inability to physically access the machine.

You can connect your Master or Developer keys to an over-the-network USB solution and access it from any physical or virtual machine as if it were connected locally.

There are several such solutions, both software-based (that can be installed on any PC with a USB port) and dedicated devices. Among the dedicated devices, Thales recommends utnserver Pro, myUTN-2500, dongleserver Pro, and dongleserver ProMAX by SEH Technology. These devices were tested for Thales Sentinel HL keys, and are backed by partnership between SEH Technology and Thales.

You can also connect your Developer keys remotely to Sentinel LDK Envelope as described below.

Remote Developer Key With Envelope

The Sentinel LDK License Manager supports using a remote Developer key with Envelope.

Envelope (V3, .NET, Java, and Linux) and Data File Protection tools (dfcrypt and Data File Utility GUI) support using a Developer key connected to a remote machine within the same network without the use of a 3rd-party solution).

This enhancement enables multiple engineers to share a single physical Developer key without requiring individual keys. It simplifies collaborative development and build automation, and allows integration of Envelope protection into build environments that do not have USB connectivity.

Only Developer keys support remote access. Master keys support only local use.

To enable remote access for a Developer key, contact your Thales representative.