Installation and Configuration Guide

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Secure Data Storage

When you install the Informatica services, you must provide a keyword for the installer to use to generate the encryption key for the domain.

Use the following table to record the information that you need to configure secure data storage:

Encryption Key Information	Description	Value
Keyword	Keyword to use to create a custom encryption key to secure sensitive data in the domain. The keyword must meet the following criteria: From 8 to 20 characters long Includes at least one uppercase letter Includes at least one lowercase letter Includes at least one number Does not contain spaces The encryption key is created based on the keyword that you provide when you create the Informatica domain.
Encryption key directory	Directory in which to store the encryption key for the domain. The default location is the following directory: <Informatica installation directory>/isp/config/keys .