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How can I test the software encryption key pass phrase?

nmatveeev
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I am in the process of upgrading the server that Backup Exec runs on. 

I created the Software Encryption Key a while ago. I am not 100% sure I remember the pass phrase. The only way I saw that I can test to see if I have the right pass phrase is to delete the key. Problem is if I'm wrong then I'm out of luck.

Is there another way to test the pass phrase?

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VirgilDobos
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Hi there,

There is no way to recover a passphrase. Anyone using Encryption should document their passphrases and store that documentation in a safe location.

If you are not sure what the passphrase is, you may want to replace the encryption key by following the steps documented in this article: https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.100017836

This has been discussed here too: https://vox.veritas.com/t5/Backup-Exec/Encryption-Key/td-p/534565

 

--Virgil

kf2013
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You can install Backup Exec with evalutaion license in another server and copy backup set to this server.

Then you can try the key.