Backing up and Restoring Key Database

All of the keys inside the HSM are stored in a CXI database and it is possible to backup the entire database at once. In the same way, the user database can be backed up as well. In FIPS mode this feature is not supported.

1. Open the Crypto Administration Tool.

2. Make sure that the HSM is connected and in the operational mode.

3. Click on Login/Logoff to open the Login/Logoff User window.

4. Login the appropriate users to achieve the permission level of at least 22000000.

5. Click on Backup/Restore to open the CryptoServer Database Backup/Restore Wizard window.

   1. In the Command section select either to:

      1. Backup databases from source CryptoServer to backup directory,

      2. Restore databases from backup directory to target CryptoServer,

      3. Copy databases from source CryptoServer to target CryptoServer.

   2. In the Settings section:

      1. Select the appropriate Source CryptoServer,

      2. If available select the appropriate Target CryptoServer,

      3. In the Backup directory section type the appropriate backup directory path (set to C:\Program Files\Utimaco\CryptoServer\Administration as default), or click … to browse for the appropriate directory.

6. Select the databases to backup or restore.

7. Click Execute.

8. A confirmation window appears.