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request security key-pair

Syntax


            
               request security key-pair filename   
               
               <size key-size> 
               
               <type (rsa | dsa)>

Release Information

Command introduced before JUNOS Release 7.4.

Description

(Encryption interface on M Series and T Series routers only) Generate a public and private key pair for a digital certificate.

Options

filename — Name of a file in which to store the key pair.

size key-size — (Optional) Key size, in bits. The key size can be 512, 1024, or 2048. The default value is 1024.

type — (Optional) Algorithm used to encrypt the key:

rsa—RSA algorithm. This is the default.
dsa—Digital signature algorithm with Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA).

Required Privilege Level

maintenance

List of Sample Output

request security key-pair

Output Fields

When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.

Sample Output

request security key-pair

user@host> request security key-pair security-key-file

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