Which of the following is NOT a step in integrating HSM after the Vault is installed?

The correct answer indicates that restarting the HSM is not a necessary step in the process of integrating Hardware Security Module (HSM) after the Vault has been installed. When integrating HSM, the focus is typically on ensuring communication and proper configuration between the Vault and the HSM.

Key tasks in this integration process include opening the appropriate firewall ports to allow secure communication with the HSM, loading any existing server keys onto the HSM for secure key management, and configuring the database parameters to point to the server key on the HSM. Each of these steps directly facilitates the connection and operational readiness of the Vault in relation to the HSM.

Restarting the HSM is generally not needed as part of integrating it with the Vault since these devices are designed to maintain operational continuity and would not typically require a reboot during integration processes.