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| author | saturneric <[email protected]> | 2025-06-12 05:22:39 +0000 |
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| committer | saturneric <[email protected]> | 2025-06-12 05:22:39 +0000 |
| commit | 8264607b807862c3e4c0b7688c760d007c6a3368 (patch) | |
| tree | ed8ab9990add08fdf24783a279fad19bca50fd62 /src/content/docs/advanced | |
| parent | docs(key-package): update documentation with security enhancements (diff) | |
| download | Manual-8264607b807862c3e4c0b7688c760d007c6a3368.tar.gz Manual-8264607b807862c3e4c0b7688c760d007c6a3368.zip | |
docs(advanced/key-database): update multi-key database documentation
- add order to sidebar configuration
- improve formatting and clarity of instructions
- add relative path support details
- enhance use cases and best practices sections
- fix minor typos and improve consistency
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| -rw-r--r-- | src/content/docs/advanced/key-database.md | 24 |
1 files changed, 16 insertions, 8 deletions
diff --git a/src/content/docs/advanced/key-database.md b/src/content/docs/advanced/key-database.md index b2c9eb1..6cd71cb 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/advanced/key-database.md +++ b/src/content/docs/advanced/key-database.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Multi-Key Database Support sidebar: label: Multi-Key Database + order: 2 --- GpgFrontend introduces **Multi-Key Database Support**, providing users with a @@ -49,17 +50,24 @@ To manage multiple key databases, follow these steps: ## Managing Key Databases -The **Key Database** tab allows you to perform the following operations: +The Key Database tab allows you to perform the following operations: ### Adding a New Key Database -- Click the **Add New Key Database** button. +- Click the Add New Key Database button. - Specify a name and path for the new database. This will create an isolated - environment for new keys. + environment for newly generated or imported keys. + +**Relative Path Support:** If you enable the Relative Path option, the specified +absolute path will be automatically converted to a path relative to the +GpgFrontend application directory. This is particularly useful for Portable Mode +or when moving the application between different systems, as it ensures that key +database paths remain valid and consistent regardless of the host environment. ### Editing and Reordering Key Databases Right-click on a database entry to view options like: + - **Move Up/Move Down**: Reorder the database list. - **Move to Top**: Prioritize a database by moving it to the top. If a database is at the top, it is considered as the Default Key Database. @@ -86,9 +94,9 @@ restart to take effect. ## Use Cases for Multi-Key Databases - Project Isolation: Maintain separate databases for different projects to -avoid accidental cross-use of keys. + avoid accidental cross-use of keys. - Organizational Separation: Keep departmental or team-specific keys isolated -to ensure they are only accessible to authorized personnel. + to ensure they are only accessible to authorized personnel. - Enhanced Security for Sensitive Keys: Store high-security keys in a dedicated database, minimizing the risk of exposure during routine operations. @@ -97,11 +105,11 @@ to ensure they are only accessible to authorized personnel. - Name Databases Clearly: Use descriptive names for each database to make it easier to identify their purpose. - Regular Backups: Backup each database regularly to prevent loss of critical -keys. Store backups in secure, encrypted locations. + keys. Store backups in secure, encrypted locations. - Audit Database Usage: Periodically review the contents and usage of each -database to ensure proper organization and security. + database to ensure proper organization and security. - Isolate Sensitive Operations: For highly sensitive keys, consider using a -dedicated device or environment to manage their database. + dedicated device or environment to manage their database. - Avoid Overloading Databases: Distribute keys evenly across multiple databases instead of overloading a single one. This enhances performance and organization. |
