Virtual MachineVM SecurityConfigure and Manage a Native Key Provider
Delete the Native Key Provider
- If you want to keep the key provider for future use, back it up first.
- To preserve encrypted resources, perform the Update Key operation on the relevant virtual machines before deletion, and re-encrypt them using the default key provider.
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In the navigation pane, select Inventory > VM and Host.
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Select the root node.
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On the root node details page, click Key Providers.
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On the Key Providers tab, select the native key provider you want to delete, and then click Actions > Delete.
- After deletion, all resources encrypted with this key provider (such as TPM-enabled virtual machines, encrypted virtual machines, and encrypted disks) will enter a locked state and become inaccessible.
- The key provider is permanently deleted from the platform and cannot be recovered. Proceed with caution.
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Read the risk warning, enter the confirmation information, and click OK.