Preparing the Environment

The prerequisites to install the AP Python Installation on Linux are described in the section.

Preparing the Environment for AP Python Installation on Linux

Before installing Protegrity Application Protector (AP) Python on a Linux platform, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

Prerequisites

  • The Enterprise Security Administrator (ESA) is installed, configured, and running.
  • The IP address or host name of the ESA is noted.
  • The Policy Management (PIM) is initialized on the ESA. It creates cryptographic keys and the policy repository for data protection.
    For more information about initializing the PIM, refer to Initializing the Policy Management.
  • The Python 3, versions 3.7 to 3.11, is installed on the same machine.
  • The latest version of pip, the Python package manager, is installed on the same machine.

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