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Note
JKS and JCEKS represent file based keystores in a Java proprietary format. The Java
keytool command line application can be used to create and manage keystores in this
format.
Type PKCS#12 also represents a file based keystore, but in the PKCS#12 format.
Type PKCS#11 represents a keystore on a hardware device. These hardware devices
must first be setup in the "Hardware for Digital Signing preferences" on page906
Preferences page, before they become available as an option in this dialog.
These are the options available in this dialog:
l Name: Enter a name for the keystore to describe it within Connect.
l File: Enter the path to the keystore file, or use the Browse button to locate the file.
This option is not relevant for PKCS#11 hardware devices.
l Keystore properties group:
l Type: Use the drop-down to select the appropriate type of keystore format.
l Password: If the keystore is password protected, type in the password that secures
the keystore.
l Repeat Password: Re-type in the password that secures the keystore. Once this is
done the two Password entry boxes will no longer have the red cross icon
(indicating incomplete or unselected) flag beside them.
l PKCS#11 properties group:
l Module Name: Select which secure hardware device (USB tokens, smart cards,
and Hardware Security Modules) to connect to through PKCS#11. These hardware
devices must first be setup in the "Hardware for Digital Signing preferences" on
page906 Preferences page, before they become available as an option in this
dialog.
l Slot list index: Select which hardware slot to use.
Note
Slots are logical partitions in the hardware device. In case of Hardware
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