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The following table shows the functions that manage the smart card database, updating the database by using a specified resource manager context.

Function Description

SCardForgetCardType

Removes a smart card from the system; this function is useful for smart card installation programs.

SCardForgetReader

Removes a reader from the system; this function is useful for reader installation programs.

SCardIntroduceCardType

Introduces a new smart card to the system; this function is targeted at smart card installation programs.

SCardIntroduceReader

Introduces a new reader to the system; this function is useful for reader installation programs.

Note:
Database security is maintained by placing access restrictions on the database, instead of by adding security mechanisms to the smart card subsystem.

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