Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001864-01, June 2010)

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Master keys
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Restoring a master key from a file
Use the following procedure to restore the master key from a file.
1. Select Configure > Encryption from the menu bar.
The Encryption Center dialog box displays.
2. Select an encryption group from the tree, and click Properties.
3. Select the Security tab.
4. Select Restore Master Key as the Master Key Action.
The Restore Master Key for Encryption Group dialog box displays.
FIGURE 41 Select a Master Key to Restore (from file) dialog box
5. Choose the active or alternate master key for restoration, as appropriate. Refer to “Active
master key” on page 61 and “Alternate master key” on page 61 if you need more information
on active and alternate master keys.
6. Select File as the Restore From location.
7. Enter a file name, or browse to the desired location.
8. Enter the passphrase. The passphrase that was used to back up the master key must be used
to restore the master key.
9. Click OK.