Understanding AD RMS Key Protection and Storage

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Applies To: Windows Server 2008

You can protect the AD RMS cluster key by using a hardware- or software-based cryptographic service provider (CSP) or by storing the cluster key in the AD RMS configuration database. A hardware-based CSP stores the cluster key in a hardware device.

As a best security practice, we recommend using a hardware-based CSP to protect the AD RMS cluster key. When using AD RMS to centrally manage the cluster key from the AD RMS configuration database, you should use a strong cluster key password. If you are upgrading from RMS to AD RMS and using a hardware-based CSP, ensure that the drivers are compatible with Windows Server 2008 before proceeding with the upgrade.

Note

If there are multiple servers in the AD RMS cluster and you are using either a software- or hardware-based CSP to protect the cluster key, you must manually move the cluster key to the other computers before installing AD RMS. Consult the CSP documentation for procedures on moving the cluster key.

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