How to: Export and Import Encryption Keys

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You can encrypt data on the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server by generating new or importing existing encryption keys that you enable on the server.

Note

If Microsoft Dynamics NAV is configured with multiple service tiers, then you must first enable encryption on one server and then export the key so it can be imported to another server where you enable encryption. You cannot generate different keys within one multiple-server environment.

You export an encryption key from one server so that it can be imported on another server or to make a copy of the key.

You import an encryption key that was exported from another server or that you have saved as a copy.

To export an encryption key

  1. In the Search box, enter Data Encryption Management, and then choose the related link.

  2. On the Home tab, in the Process group, choose Export Encryption Key.

    On the message about saving the encryption key, choose Yes.

  3. In the Set Password window, enter the password that will protect the exported key file, and then choose OK.

  4. In the Export File window, choose Save, choose a safe location where the key file is stored, and then choose Save.

To import an encryption key

  1. In the Search box, enter Data Encryption Management, and then choose the related link.

  2. On the Home tab, in the Process group, choose Import Encryption Key.

  3. In the Select a key file to import window, choose the encryption key file, and then choose Open.

  4. In the Password window, enter the password that protects the key file, and then choose OK.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Enable and Disable Encryption Keys

Reference

Manage Data Encryption

Other Resources

Encryption Enabled
Encryption Key Exists
DOL Encryption
Installation Considerations for Microsoft SQL Server
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