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Defining or Editing Encryption Settings to Protect Business Directory Server Data
You can use the Business Directory web interface to lead you through the creation of encryption for your BD Server. BD uses a symmetric key to encrypt credentials and other sensitive data that is stored in the server databases.
The Encryption page of BD can be used to:
• Set encryption of your BD Server (this topic)
• Manage encryption settings by exporting or importing an encryption settings file. (see Exporting or Importing an Encryption Settings File From Business Directory)
To add or edit encryption
1. Select Admin > Encryption.
2. Select or specify values for the following fields:
Control
Description
Encryption Algorithm
Value: AES
AES (Advances Encryption Standard) is the industry standard encryption algorithm and replaces the TEAV algorithm entirely.
Encryption Password
Type a password with a minimum of 6 characters. Spaces are not allowed.
Or, click Generate to have BD create a unique string.
Unique Identifier
Type a unique identifier for the server export with a minimum of 6 characters. Spaces are not allowed.
Or, click Generate to have BD create a unique string.
Encryption Key Size
Larger sizes imply a longer encryption key and therefore stronger encryption.
• 128 bits
• 192 bits
• 256 bits
3. Click Save Configuration.
This saves and uses the password and unique ID to encrypt the current running BD Server and all the data stored there.