To create a CIFS share with encryption

1. Prerequisites:

   Configure storage.

   Start the CIFS server.

   Configure KMS server.

   Activate an encryption policy.

2. Quick Actions: Go to Provision Storage > Storage for CIFS > With Encryption, and then click Next.
3. Click the Configure Storage tab and specify the storage options.
4. Click the Start CIFS Server tab, and then click Start CIFS Server to start the CIFS server.
5. Click Configure KMS Server: Set up the KMS server if not done already by clicking on Go to Configure KMS.
6. Click the Activate Encryption Policy tab, select a policy for the CIFS share, and then click Activate Policy.
7. Click the Provision Storage tab, enter the required details for shares and its options and then click on Provision Storage.

   Note:

   If a storage policy is not activated, you cannot provision storage for the CIFS share.

8. View the Recent Activity panel for the status of the task.