Rekeying key encryption keys

If you create key encryption keys on the key management server, use the following procedure to rekey key encryption keys.

After rekeying key encryption keys, it is recommended that you back up each key.

Before you begin

  • You must have the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role.

Procedure

  1. Display the Device Manager - Storage Navigator main window.

  2. Select Administration in Explorer, and select Encryption Keys.

    The Encryption Keys window is opened.

  3. On the Encryption Keys tab, select the key ID for the data encryption key information you want to output from the Encryption Keys table.

  4. Click More Actions Rekey Key Encryption Keys.

  5. In the Rekey Key Encryption Key window, confirm the settings, and enter your task name in Task Name.

    If you want the Task window to open after you click Apply, select Go to tasks window for status.

    Click Apply.

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