Importing Encryption Certificates

The encryption certificate contains a public key that is used to wrap (encrypt) encryption keys prior to transporting them to another SKM server. When sharing tape cartridges, you need to import the encryption certificate of the destination SKM server.

NOTE: This function is available to Administrators and only applies to SKM servers. Both SKM servers must be connected and operational in order to import encryption certificates.

To import encryption certificates:

1. Before starting this process, read and follow the sequence of steps outlined in Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges.
2. Receive the encryption certificate file from the destination SKM server administrator and save it to a known location on your computer.

3. From the Tools menu, select EKM Management > Encryption Certificate > Import.

4. Click Browse to locate the saved encryption certificate file.
5. Click Open.
6. Click Apply to import the certificate onto your SKM server.

   The Progress Window displays. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:

   • If Success displays in the Progress Window, the operation completed successfully. Click Close to close the Progress Window.
   • If Failure displays in the Progress Window, the operation did not successfully complete. Follow the instructions listed in the Progress Window to resolve any issues that occurred during the operation.

See also:

• About Library Managed Encryption
• Sharing Encrypted Tape Cartridges
• Importing Encryption Keys
• Exporting Encryption Keys
• Exporting Encryption Certificates