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  2. NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide
  3. Section III. Encryption of data at rest
  4. Data at rest encryption security
  5. Configuring standard encryption on clients
  6. About configuring standard encryption from the server
  7. Best practices for key file restoration
NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

Best practices for key file restoration

Even when an encrypted backup does not have a key file available, you may be able to restore the files.

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