Virtual TapeServer 8.0 Configuration Guide
120 | Managing the VTS Server
3. If Data Encryption is enabled, back up the most current backup of the key database by 
completing these steps:
a. Log in to the VTS server. 
b. Use the su command to change to the bill user:
su - bill
c. Determine the location of the most recent backup file by entering the following 
command:
psql -d database -c "SELECT last_local_backup FROM 
ks_backup_config"
Here is an example of the output from this command:
last_local_backup 
------------------------------------------- 
/VAULT00/.ks_backups/LocalKSBackup.tar.gz 
(1 row)
d. Copy the .gz file to a location in the root file system or to a remote system, for safe 
keeping.
e. Enter exit.
f. Log out of the server.
Managing certificates
VTS uses X.509 certificate-based Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) communication between the 
user’s browser and the VTS web server. When VTS initially starts up, it automatically 
generates a self-signed certificate. If you decide not to use a certificate approved by a 
Certificate Authority, no further action is required.
If you use a self-signed certificate for SSL, your browser may display a certificate warning 
when you access VTS. To prevent this warning, use a certificate signed by a Certificate 
Authority (CA).
To create and manage certificates
1. Click Security→Certificates. The following page is displayed:
2. Create a certificate as described in the online help. To view help, click Help at the top of 
the page.










