Workflow for creating data encryption keys

Create a data encryption key to use with the Encryption License Key feature.

Use the following process to create a data encryption key:

1. Create the data encryption key or group of keys.

For details, see Creating data encryption keys.

2. Back up the secondary data encryption key.

For details, see Workflow for backing up secondary data encryption keys.

3. Schedule regular weekly backups of all of your data encryption keys to ensure data availability.