Installing the Application Protector Python

Setting up the Application Protector Python

The Protegrity Application Protector (AP) Python provides APIs that integrate with the customer application to protect, unprotect, and reprotect sensitive data. The AP Python can be used with any customer application that is developed using the Python programming language.

Prerequisites

For a detailed information on the prerequistes, refer to System Requirements.

Integrating the Application Protector Python with PPC

To integrate the Application Protector Python with PPC, perform the following steps:

1. Install and set up the PPC using the steps from the Installing PPC documentation.

2. Preparing the environment using the steps mentioned in the section Preparing the Environment.

3. Install the Application Protector Python using the steps mentioned in the section Application Protector Python Installation.

   Note: When prompted for the ESA IP address, enter the PPC FQDN as configured in Step 4 of Deploying PPC. Ensure the FQDN does not exceed 50 characters. For the ESA listening port, enter 25400. These specific values are required to integrate the protector with the PPC.

Post Configuration Steps

For a detailed information on the post configuration steps, refer to Verifying the installation of AP Python.