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Import Tokens Using the SiteMinder Token Tool

SiteMinder supports hardware–based security cards or tokens. Tokens use a dynamically generated password to provide an additional level of security.

All tokens require a data file provided by the vendor. Some tokens, such as ACE, access the token data file remotely on the server of the vendor. Most tokens access the token database locally through the SiteMinder Token Tool.

The administrator must import a token data file before assigning tokens to users. This file, which the token vendor provides, contains the identification or serial number for each token you are licensed to install.

To import the token data file

1. Before using this tool, be sure that the Policy Server is running and configured with policy store.
2. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, SiteMinder, SiteMinder Token Tool.
3. (Optional) If you want to overwrite existing tokens, select Overwrite duplicate tokens.
4. Specify the type of token in the Pick field and click Import.

   The Open dialog appears.

5. Select the location from which to import the token data file and click Open.

   You can either import this file from your hard drive or directly from an installation disk. The Token Tool displays a list of all the serial numbers installed in the database.

6. Click Exit to close and exit the token utility.