Data Encryption Workflow

The following steps show the general procedure for configuring and using data encryption. For information about encryption properties, see Encryption Properties.

1. Configure LOCAL keystore or Oracle Key Manager (OKM) keystore encryption.

   For information about creating LOCAL or OKM keystores, see the following topics:

   • Configuring LOCAL Keystore Encryption (BUI) or Configuring LOCAL Keystore Encryption (CLI)

   • Configuring OKM Keystore Encryption (BUI) or Configuring OKM Keystore Encryption (CLI)

2. Create LOCAL or OKM encryption keys.

   For information about creating LOCAL or OKM keys, see the following topics:

   • Configuring LOCAL Keystore Encryption (BUI) or Configuring LOCAL Keystore Encryption (CLI)

   • Configuring OKM Keystore Encryption (BUI) or Configuring OKM Keystore Encryption (CLI)

3. (Optional) Create a project using one of the LOCAL or OKM encryption keys.

   For information about creating a project, see Creating a Project (BUI).

4. Create a share in a project that uses an encryption key or create a share using one of the LOCAL or OKM encryption keys.

   For information about creating a share, see Shares and Projects or Creating an Encrypted Project (CLI).

Related Topics

• Managing Encryption Keys

• Performance Impact of Encryption

• Encryption Key Life Cycle

• Backing up and Restoring Encrypted Data