Changing the password requirements for the backup encryption keys

You can set the minimum number of characters required for the password for the backup encryption keys.

Before you begin

  • You must have the Security Administrator (View & Modify) role

Procedure

  1. Display the Device Manager - Storage Navigator main window.

  2. From the Settings menu, select Security Encryption Key Edit Password Policy (Backup Encryption Keys).

  3. In the Edit Password Policy (Backup Encryption Keys) window, set the minimum number of characters.

  4. Click Finish.

  5. In the Confirm window, confirm the settings, enter a task name in Task Name, and then click Apply.

    If you want the Task window to open after you click Apply, select Go to tasks window for status.
Parent Topic
  • Backing up encryption keys

    Your storage system automatically creates a primary backup of the encryption keys. To ensure data availability, you should also create secondary backups of the encryption keys immediately after creating the keys, and on a regularly scheduled basis.