Backup Exec Import Encryption Key Apr 2026

A: Before. Always import the key first, then run an inventory/catalog on the storage device. If you scan first, the media will be marked as "Encrypted/Unknown."

You can use this as a full guide or break it into sections for a FAQ/Support portal. Introduction Encryption keys are the backbone of data security in Backup Exec. If you have encrypted your backup data (to disk or tape) and need to perform a restore, you must import the original encryption key onto the new Backup Exec server. Without the correct key, your backup sets will appear as "unreadable" or "inaccessible." backup exec import encryption key