The SiteMinder key database (smkeydatabase) password, which is used to encrypt the key and certificate data stored in the database, is encrypted using FIPS-compliant algorithms. FIPS is a US government computer security standard used to accredit cryptographic modules that meet the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Consider the following as you plan your migration:
This guide details the steps for upgrading a key database. If you want to create an r12.0 SP2 key database and migrate existing key and certificate data into the new instance, do the following:
Note: For more information about using the smkeytool utility, see the Federation Security Services Guide.
Note: You can use the Policy Server Configuration Wizard to create a key database. For more information about using the Policy Server Configuration Wizard, see the Policy Server Installation Guide.
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