Workflow for backing up secondary data encryption license keys

VSP G400 and VSP G600 automatically create a primary backup of the data encryption license key. You can also back up a secondary data encryption license.

You must have the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role to back up secondary data encryption license keys.

The backup of the encryption key is performed to the existing DEK keys and CEK keys at the same time.

In addition, it is recommended that you back up each key after you perform any of the following operations:

Creating encryption license keys.

Increasing, decreasing, or replacing drives.

Increasing, decreasing, or replacing disk boards.

Updating CEK keys.

Updating KEK keys.

Use the following process to back up the secondary data encryption license key:

Confirm that HDvM - SN is not processing other tasks. You cannot back up the keys while HDvM - SN is processing other tasks.

Use one of the following methods to back up a secondary data encryption license key:

Back up the secondary data encryption license key as a file on the HDvM - SN computer.

For more information about backing up secondary data encryption license keys as files, see Backing up keys as a file.

Back up data encryption license key to a key management server.

For more information about backing up keys on key management servers, see Backing up keys to a key management server.