Backing up the encryption keys manually to a key management server

You can create secondary backups of the data encryption keys on a key management server. The data encryption keys that you back up to a key management server are managed with the client certificate. When you manually back up to a key management server, the server uses another data encryption key to encrypt the original keys. Both keys reside on the server.

NoteThe number of keys that can be backed up on a key management server is limited. Delete unnecessary keys whenever possible.

Before you begin

  • Confirm that the storage system is not processing any other tasks (click Tasks in the Explorer pane). You cannot back up the encryption keys while a task is in process on the storage system.
  • You must have the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role

Procedure

  1. In the Explorer pane, expand Administration, and then click Encryption Keys.

  2. On the Encryption Keys tab, select the key ID for the data encryption key you want to back up, and then click Backup Keys To Server.

  3. (Optional) If desired, enter a description for the backup data encryption key.

  4. Click Finish.

  5. In the Confirm window, confirm the settings, and enter a task name in Task Name.

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

  6. Click Apply.

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