Create an encryption key stored in a file

You can use a simple text file as a keystore. Each file holds a single encryption key.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

About this task

This step creates both the key storage and the encryption key.

Note:

The name of the key file must match the key alias specified in the encryption keys table in the instance. See Configure encryption keys on the instance.

Procedure

1. Create a file in the /keys folder of the proxy server installation directory.
2. Add the encryption key to the file.

   Option	Description
   AES 128	Place the encryption key, exactly 16 bytes, into the file.
   AES 256	Place the encryption key, exactly 32 bytes, into the file.

3. Update the edgeencryption.properties file.
   1. Change to the <installation directory>/conf/ directory.
   2. Open the edgeencryption.properties file.
   3. Enter the properties for the file store.
   4. Save and close the file.