Test KMS

Use the Test KMS feature at the bottom of the Security page to test whether application servers can retrieve encryption keys from either a Thales or RSA Key Management Server (KMS).

Typically, you use the Test KMS feature immediately after installing and configuring the KMS server to verify that application servers can retrieve encryption keys from the KMS server. You can also use the Test KMS feature in troubleshooting scenarios related to the KMS server.

Procedure 

1. Go to System Management. Under Enterprise, select Security.

2. Select the node (Enterprise, Site Group, or Site) that contains the application server you want to test. Select the Enterprise node to test that all application servers in the enterprise can retrieve encryption keys.

3. In the lower-right corner of the Security settings page, select Test KMS.

4. On the KMS Server Validation screen, do one of the following:

   • Select Get Latest Key.

   • If you know the ID of the key you want to test, clear the check mark from the Get Latest Key setting, then type the key ID in the Get Key By ID field.

5. Select Test KMS.

Related topics 

KMS Server Validation screen reference