Backup Exec Import Encryption Key Review

You can use this as a full guide or break it into sections for a FAQ/Support portal. Introduction Encryption keys are the backbone of data security in Backup Exec. If you have encrypted your backup data (to disk or tape) and need to perform a restore, you must import the original encryption key onto the new Backup Exec server. Without the correct key, your backup sets will appear as "unreadable" or "inaccessible."

A: Before. Always import the key first, then run an inventory/catalog on the storage device. If you scan first, the media will be marked as "Encrypted/Unknown." backup exec import encryption key