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Backing up keys to external server, then to dvd – HP Secure Key Manager User Manual

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7.

In the Backup Summary section of the panel, verify that all of the settings, certificates, and local

certificate authorities are included in the backup. Also verify that [None] is selected in the Keys

field. (See

Figure 12

.)

Figure 12 Verifying the Backup Summary section to backup the configurations

and certificates

8.

Enter the Backup Name, Backup Description, and Backup Password, and select the Destination.
The destination can be the browser or a location on an SCP (secure copy) server.

9.

Click Backup.
A message displays when the backup is complete.

CAUTION:

Be sure to save the backup password in a secure place so it is available when the backup is

restored.

10.

Optionally, use tools on the server or workstation to create a CD containing the Destination file.

Backing up keys to external server, then to DVD

SKM keys can be backed up to a file on an external server. HP recommends backing up each node

individually.

NOTE:

This process backs up keys only, not configurations and certificates. Certificate and configuration backup

is described in

Backing up configurations and certificates to external server, then to CD

.

To backup keys only to an external server:

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