Converting a Resource Registry name file to AES encryption

You can convert a legacy resource name (.mrn) file that contains encrypted resources to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption format by using a new or existing master encryption key. If you do not want to convert to AES format, you can continue to use your existing .mrn files without converting them.

  1. Open the legacy .mrn file in the Resource Registry.
  2. Open the encrypted resource or server and click OK to display the Encryption prompt.
    If you click Cancel, the .mrn file retains the legacy encryption format.
  3. Click Yes to enable AES encryption format.
    • Select Use an existing master key to browse to an existing master key file (.mkf) and choose a key ID.
    • Select Generate new master key and follow the procedure to generate a new master encryption key and .mkf file.
  4. Click OK.