Migration from SMA to TMA for genuconnect

The approval for operation of the ECOS SystemManagementAppliance (SMA) for genuconnect will expire – after extension – on 08 August 2025. It will be replaced by the approval for the ECOS TrustManagementAppliance (TMA). A migration from SMA to TMA is therefore required.

If, in addition to issuing certificates for genuconnect, you also need to manage ECOS Secure Boot Sticks (SBS), please note that this remains possible only with an SMA, based on the terms of the approval.

Depending on your use case, some steps in the migration process may need to be coordinated with ECOS Technical Support. This assistance is covered by your existing UpToDate contract. No additional costs apply (with the exception of new smartcards or smartcard readers, if required).

To coordinate the necessary steps and schedule a migration date, please contact:

E-Mail

support(at)ecos.de

Phone

+49 6133 939-300

For genuconnect use without SBS

The following steps are required:

  1. License check and conversion[1]
  2. Provision of the migration tool by ECOS Support
  3. Execution of the migration on the ECOS appliance
  4. Import of the new licenses

For environments using SBS and genuconnect on an SMA

The following steps are required and will be supported by ECOS Consulting:

  1. License check and extension[1]
  2. Installation of a TMA on a separate VM to ensure separation of genuconnect and SBS
  3. Deployment of the new licenses on the TMA
  4. Creation and import of a TMA backup
  5. Adjustments on the genuscreen, depending on your existing configuration
  6. Additional configuration steps based on your individual setup
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SMA/TMA Migration V8

Version: 1.1 | Status: 09/2025

1) Licensing note
Customers with an SMA300/310/320 license for genuconnect are entitled to operate both a TMA for certificate generation and an SMA for SBS management. If you own an SMA300/310/320 license, ECOS will provide the necessary TMA and SMA licenses free of charge.
If you do not hold an SMA300/310/320 license, the purchase of a TMA (including the required object licenses) is necessary. The full purchase price previously paid for your SMA will be credited. Additionally, your SMA will be upgraded to the corresponding SMA300/310/320 version at no cost.
For questions, please contact the ECOS partner from whom you purchased the solution, or reach out to us directly.