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FIPS Algorithm Policy Is Enabled

When I click Next in the License Agreement screen in the installation or upgrade program for the NFA console, a Pre-requisite Check Warning message opens, which includes the following text:

"The FipsAlgorithmPolicy registry key for this system is set to enabled. If the following key is enabled, Windows will not allow certain algorithms to run..."

The error message opens because a system check found the FipsAlgorithmPolicy key in the Windows Registry, which indicates that the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140 cryptographic standard is enabled. While this policy is enabled, the server can run only the cryptographic algorithms that have been submitted to and approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

This restriction can cause problems connecting to databases through Open Database Connectivity (ODBC). Problems with CA Network Flow Analysis connectivity may result.

To disable the FipsAlgorithmPolicy Registry key, click OK in the Pre-requisite Check Warning message. The FIPS algorithm policy is disabled and does not restrict database connections.