The following describes the workflow for encrypting and using data stored on volumes in a storage system.
Using the Encryption License Key, you can encrypt data stored on volumes in a storage system. Encrypting data helps prevent information leaks.
When the storage system is not linked to a key management server
| Task | VSP One Block Administrator | Management tool |
|---|---|---|
| Install the license | ✓ | |
| Set the encryption environmental settings | ✓ | |
| Check the encryption environmental settings/encryption keys | ✓ | |
| (Optional) Back up the encryption keys | ✓ | |
| Create an encrypted pool | ✓ |
When the storage system is linked to a key management server
| Task | VSP One Block Administrator | Management tool |
|---|---|---|
| Install the license | ✓ | |
| Import a certificate for the key management server connection | ✓ | |
| Check the certificates for the key management server connection | ✓ | |
| Set the key management server settings | ✓ | |
| Check the key management server settings | ✓ | |
| Set the encryption environmental settings | ✓ | |
| Check the encryption environmental settings/encryption keys | ✓ | |
| (Optional)Back up the encryption keys | ✓ | |
| Create an encrypted pool | ✓ |
For details about the Encryption License Key function and troubleshooting, see the Encryption License Key User Guide.