Important notes before using the sedex-Client

Before you start working with the sedex-Client, it is important to take note of the following points.

sedex participants

sedex is only available to participants with regulatory authorization and who are registered and authorized participants of e-Government Switzerland. Please contact the sedex Support if you are interested in using the sedex service.

Preparation required

Several preparatory steps are necessary to ensure the reliable installation and operation of a sedex-Client. Please read this documentation carefully and plan your installation thoroughly before installing and starting the sedex-Client for the first time.

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Important technical points

Only one sedex-Client instance per participant

For each sedex participant (sedex ID), exactly one sedex-Client may be installed and running at any given time.
It is essential to ensure — both organizationally and operationally — that no additional sedex-Client is active for the same participant.

See section One instance only for further details.

Persistent Data Storage of the sedex-Client

The sedex-Client relies on permanent and reliable storage for critical operational data.
This includes, among others:

• Fragments of sedex messages
• Complete sedex messages
• The status database containing the message flow of the participant
• The participant’s certificate
• The sedex-Client’s private keys

All of this data must be stored reliably in the configured filesystem to ensure correct and secure operation of the sedex-Client.

Since this information is security-sensitive, its protection must be guaranteed by restricting access to authorized users and systems only.
The responsibility for implementing and maintaining these security measures lies with the operator of the sedex-Client.