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Managing EEFF keys
Deleting keys
3
Edit the name, description, and expiry date of the key.
4
Click OK.
Deleting keys
Use this task to delete a key. EEFF does not allow you to delete an active key. Refer Activating
or deactivating keys for instructions on deactivating a key.
CAUTION:
All files encrypted with the deleted key will be inaccessible. Files can still remain
encrypted on the client systems or removable media even if a key has been removed from all
policies. Files encrypted with a deleted key cannot be recovered.
Task
For option definitions, click ? in the interface.
1
Click Menu | Data Protection | EEFF keys. The EEFF Key Management page appears.
2
Select the key(s) to delete, then click Actions | Delete Key(s). The Delete Key(s) key
dialog box appears.
3
Click OK.
Exporting keys
Use this task to export keys. The keys will be exported to a password protected .bin file.
Task
For option definitions, click ? in the interface.
1
Click Menu | Data Protection | EEFF keys. The EEFF Key Management page appears.
2
Select the key(s) to export, then click Actions | Export Key(s). The Export Key(s) dialog
box appears.
3
Type and confirm a password that will be used to protect the exported file, then click OK.
The Export Keys for EEFF page appears.
4
Click on the .bin file and save it to the required location.
5
Click Close.
Importing keys
Use this task to import keys.
Task
For option definitions, click ? in the interface.
1
Click Menu | Data Protection | EEFF keys. The EEFF Key Management page appears.
2
Click Actions | Import Keys. The Import Keys page appears.
3
Browse to select the .bin or .xml file, then type the password if prompted.
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