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Configuring Secure Storage
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Information About Secure Storage, on page 227
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Enabling Secure Storage , on page 227
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Disabling Secure Storage , on page 228
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Verifying the Status of Encryption, on page 229
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Feature Information for Secure Storage, on page 229
Information About Secure Storage
Secure Storage feature allows you to secure critical configuration information by encrypting it. It encrypts
asymmetric key-pairs, pre-shared secrets, the type 6 password encryption key and certain credentials. An
instance-unique encryption key is stored in the hardware trust anchor to prevent it from being compromised.
Enabling Secure Storage
Before you begin
By default, this feature is disabled.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
service private-config-encryption
3.
end
4.
write memory
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose
Command or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.
configure terminal
Example:
Step 1
Device#
configure terminal
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