
Active Versions
Use this section to configure the number of active versions allowed for a versioned key. Active versions
of a key can be used for both encryption and decryption (or Sign/SignVerify, or MAC/MACVerify
depending on the algorithm).
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Component Description
Number of Active
Versions Allowed for
aKey
Displays the number of active versions allowed for a versioned key.
Edits
Click Edit to change the number of active versions allowed.
NOTE:
WhenrestoringakeytotheKeyManager,thekeymustconformtotheappliance’scurrentNumberof
ActiveVersionsAllowedforaKeysettingontheKeyandPolicyConfiguration page. If the key has more
active versions than permitted by that setting, the key restore will fail.
To restore a k
ey with more active versions than the system allows, you must change the Number of Active
Versions Al
lowed for a Key setting before restoring the backup. You can then reduce the key’s active
versions an
d return the Number of Active Versions Allowed for a Key to its original value.
Custom Key Attributes
Use this section to create the custom attributes that you assign to your keys. Once you’ve created the
attribute, you can assign it to a key using the Custom Attributes section.
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