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  2. NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide
  3. Section III. Encryption of data at rest
  4. NetBackup key management service
  5. About using KMS for encryption
NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

About using KMS for encryption

You can use KMS to run an encrypted tape backup, verify an encrypted tape backup, and manage keys. The following topics provide examples for each of these scenarios:

  • Example of running an encrypted tape backup

    See Example of running an encrypted tape backup.

  • Example of verifying an encryption backup

    See Example of verifying an encryption backup.

  • About importing KMS encrypted images

    See About importing KMS encrypted images.

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