Specify the Database Encryption Key

Use the Settings section of the Secure CC Storage Configurator window to specify the database encryption key. Store the database master encryption key under the service account. Only remove or back up this file after completing the installation.

To specify the database encryption key

1. In the Current Database Encryption Key section, click New Database/Key.

2. In the Save Database Encryption Key section, select Save to File.

3. Click the ellipsis (...). The Select file to write database encryption key to dialog box appears.

4. Click Save to accept the default file name.

5. In the Server ID section, click Create New and then select Save thumbprint to File. The thumbprint value is not case-sensitive; it verifies the identity of the Tokenizer. Leave the file in place after creating the configuration.

6. Click New Database. A notification dialog box appears.

7. Click OK. The system populates the Current Database Encryption Key section with the Save to File value and selects Current in the Server ID section.

8. Complete the information and then continue to the next step in the checklist.

Related Topics

Create the Tokenizer Service

Configuration Checklist