KMIP is a communication protocol that enables the secure creation and storage of keys and other security objects on a key management server. KeyControl can both act as this key management server and/or be a client to an external KMIP server. HyTrust KeyControl can leverage an external KMIP server for the storage of Admin Keys, rather than distributing them in key parts. You will need to be strategic in your approach to key management, protecting the KMIP server login just as you would any other highly sensitive login.
For details on KMIP see the standards and discussions that appear here: KMIP Technical Committee home page.
For details on the HyTrust KeyControl KMIP client, see: "KMIP Client"
For details on the HyTrust KeyControl KMIP server, see: "KMIP Server"