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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).
Figure 62 Viewing the Active Versions section
Table 42 Active Versions section components
Component Description
Number of Active
Versions Allowed for
a Key
Displays the number of active versions allowed for a versioned key.
Edits Click Edit to change the number of active versions allowed.
NOTE:
When restoring a key to the Key Manager, the key must conform to the appliance’s current Number of
Active Versions Allowed for a Key setting on the Key and Policy Configuration page. If the key has more
active versions than permitted by that setting, the key restore will fail.
To restore a key with more active versions than the system allows, you must change the Number of Active
Versions Allowed for a Key setting before restoring the backup. You can then reduce the key’s active
versions and 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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