Encrypting the Configuration File

The NNCrypt utility allows you to encrypt and decrypt the configuration file to protect sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords. Run the NNCrypt utility against your configuration file to encrypt or decrypt it.

Syntax

NNCrypt (-encrypt | -decrypt) -file 
Table 4-12: Parameters for Encryption

Parameter

Values

Description

-encrypt

Encrypts the specified file. Returns an error if the file is already encrypted.

-decrypt

Decrypts the specified file. Returns an error if the file is already decrypted.

-file

Specifies the name of the file to encrypt or decrypt.

Encrypted files do not use a .crypt extension or take priority over decrypted files as the program searches for configuration information.