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Difference- HSM protected keys in Vaults (VS) HSM-protected keys in Managed HSM
While creating Azure VMs, we can keep the SSE encryption keys using Customer Managed Keys. We have 2 options when storing these CMK keys in HSM namely ( i know azure keyvault software based also supports CMK, but that is not my question . Mine is…


What options are there for HSM on Azure Stack HCI?
Can i use managed HSM on Azure Stack HCI? Could it be a third party HSM? Thanks!


How many HSMs do we need?
Hi, We are building a new PKI, and will use HSMs for the root and issuing CAs. We are seeing advice (on forums, and from Microsoft support and Thales) that the HSMs need high availability, and so will need at least two, and that we should use at…


Creation of HSM Keyvault failed with ServiceUnavailable (powershell) or Capacity check failed (az cli)
Since a couple of days I'm unable to create a HSM Keyvault. I've got a powershell script which I've run successfully untill last monday. In this script I do an: New-AzKeyVaultManagedHsm -Name $name -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroup -Location…


Is keyvault and keyvault HSM similiar from code perspective?
Hi I wonder whether getting certificates from KeyVault in c# is any different (do I need to use the same api, same integration nugets) from getting certificates from KeyVault based on HSM? thanks Michal


Can we get the Azure activity directory and HSM metrics data ?
Hi , We have our own internal resource monitoring tool for monitoring the cloud resources, and now we are trying to integrate the Azure AD and HSM services but there is no metrics are available to these services. is there anyway can we get the metrics…


How to import key exchange key in TR-31 format in Azure Key Vault?
The 3rd party, does not have the HSM requirement for using BYOK tool and transfer to us the key for import in Azure Key Vault. They only can transfer the key exchange key in TR-31 format (key exchange block). How can I import this type of key format…


Will Both Azure Dedicated HSMs in High Availablity Config be Zeroized in Case of Tamper Detection?
As mentioned in Azure Dedicated HSM FAQ, Dedicated HSM will be zeroized when there is a tamper event detected. What is the Dedicated HSMs are in High Availability config? Will both HSMs be zeroized? If so, how does dedicated HSM support…


RSA HSM availability
Hello! I have a fast question: 2 years ago I associated a RSA-HSM key to my VM. Now I want switch to a new version, but i can't see any version. I can correctly choose my key vault and key, but no version apparead. Why? Thanks in advance
Unable to create a certificate in HSM Vault with OU that contains a comma
Hi, For example OU = 'Hello, world' I wasn't able to do that via the CLI or the console What am i doing wrong? Thanks, Roie


How do I decide whether to use Azure Key Vault or Azure Dedicated HSM?
Since both are used for key management, how do I decide whether to use Azure Key Vault or Azure Dedicated HSM? What are the differences between the two and the advantages of each? [Note: As we migrate from MSDN, this question has been posted by an…


PKCS #7 xml signing capabilities in Azure Key Vault Managed HSM
Hello, We have a client who is using an on prem hardware HSM to sign XML documents using PKCS #7 (RFC 2315) compliant signatures. It looks like the Managed HSMs in Azure recently changed from Thales Luna devices, which should support that capability,…


Key Vault HSM
My understanding is there are currently four options with Azure Key Vault / HSM to protect your keys. a) Key Vault Software Protected Keys (Standard Pricing) b) Key Vault HSM Protected Keys (Premium Pricing) c) Key Vault managed-HSM , own HSM…

