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Crescendo Integration Guide
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
About this Guide
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Purpose
In order to set up your HID Crescendo card with Microsoft
Windows® secure log-on, follow the instructions in the manual,
which describe such activities as obtaining a smart card user /
logon certificate.
This manual assumes you have installed SafeSign Identity Client
and have a Crescendo C200 or C700 card.
Not all activities described in this manual can be performed by a
user. For example, to set up Certificate Services you need to log
on as administrator of the domain and have administrator rights.
Setting up Microsoft® Certificate Services is meant as guidance
only. HID Global cannot be held liable for any malfunctioning from
configuring Microsoft Certificate Services.
Audience
This manual is specifically designed for users of Microsoft Windows® Server 2003, who wish to use their HID
Crescendo™ C200 or C700 card to obtain strong authentication in their Microsoft® environment
Conventions
The following outlines conventions used in this guide.
Every activity has a number of steps, indicated by numbers.
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Each step requiring an action is indicated by a “
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Special notes of consideration are repesented by a “
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References
Microsoft also provides information about how to enable your Domain server for smart card logon.
For general information on deploying a smart card program, see:
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For specific information on installing and configuring the PKI with the Microsoft Certificate Authority, see:
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For information on how to enroll users and deploy smart cards, see:
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