Create an Encrypted Key

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Go Up to Backup and Restore an Encrypted Database


  1. If you are connected to the database then you must first disconnect from it.
  2. In the right pane double-click Connect As, or select Database > Connect As from the menu. The Connect As dialog will be displayed.
    DBconnectSYSDSO.png
  3. Specify SYSDSO as the user and supply the SYSDSO password that you created in the Encryption Wizard.
  4. Click Connect and the database is connected. Notice that in the node, Encryptions is now visible.
    Encryptnode.png
  5. Select this node, then right-click in the right pane and select Create from the pop-up menu. The Encryption Editor opens.
    Encryptioneditor.png
  6. Specify a name for the encryption key, select a Cipher, and enter and confirm a password.
  7. Click OK and the backup key is created. Note that the key you just created is now listed in the right panel.
  8. Now disconnect from the database.

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