The Key Management Framework (KMF) enables you to centrally manage public key technologies.
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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Create a certificate. |
Creates a certificate for use by PKCS #11, NSS, or SSL. |
How to Create a Certificate by Using the pktool gencert Command |
Export a certificate. |
Creates a file with the certificate and its supporting keys. The file can be protected with a password. |
How to Export a Certificate and Private Key in PKCS #12 Format |
Import a certificate. |
Imports a certificate from another system. | |
Imports a certificate in PKCS #12 format from another system. | ||
Generate a passphrase. |
Generates a passphrase for access to a PKCS #11 keystore or an NSS keystore. |
How to Generate a Passphrase by Using the pktool setpin Command |
Generate a symmetric key. |
Generates symmetric keys for use in encrypting files, creating a MAC of a file, and for applications. | |
Add a plugin to KMF. |
Installs, modifies, and lists a plugin. Also, removes the plugin from the KMF. |