Framework EDI Reference. eSecurityConsole Utility
Key Containers

Adding a Key Container

Cryptographic Service Providers (CSP) contain a database of key containers, each identified by a unique name.  The name is not case sensitive, that is, a name "ABC COMPANY" is equivalent to "abc company".  A new key container will consist of two public/private key pairs:

1. A Key Exchange pair.
2. A Digital Signature pair.

To add a key container:

1. Highlight the CSP where the key container is to be added, and then right click to display a popup menu.
2. In the popup menu, select the item Add Key Container.

   

3. The following dialog box is displayed:

   

   At the dialog prompt Key Container Name, enter the name of the key container.

    

4. Press OK to accept the entry and add the key container.

NOTE:  The new key container is added in the context of the user that created it, and is therefore only accessible by the creator, the Administrator and local system account.