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convertsslpkcs8

Use this method to convert a PEM or DER format key file to PKCS#8 format before importing it into the FIPS appliance.

Syntax



Parameters

pkcs8file

Name for and, optionally, path to, the output file where the PKCS#8 format key file is stored. /nsconfig/ssl/ is the default path.
This is mandatory parameter.

keyfile

Name of and, optionally, path to the input key file to be converted from PEM or DER format to PKCS#8 format. /nsconfig/ssl/ is the default path.
This is mandatory parameter.

keyform

Format in which the key file is stored on the appliance.
Default value = FORMAT_PEM.

password

Password to assign to the file if the key is encrypted. Applies only for PEM format files.

Return Value

Returns simpleResult