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Using Azure Key Vault with Octopus
Introducing a new step template to allow secrets stored in Azure Key Vault to be used in deployments or runbooks.Scripting the creation of Octopus API keys
Learn how to script the creation of an API key for use with the Octopus REST API, and how to use browser developer tools to explore the Octopus API in action.Mixing Keys in Tomcat
Learn how to configure Tomcat to support both RSA and ECDSA certificates on a single HTTPS port.The key assumption of modern work culture
Find out the key assumption that you must change for your organization to adopt modern culture.Hashing API keys to improve security
From Octopus 2.2 onwards we're going to be storing API keys using a one-way hash functionAsk Octopus Episode 2 - Service Accounts, Get Project by Name via API, Deployment Triggers
Once a week a few of us will gather to talk about some of the most interesting questions we have gotten over the past week and how we went about solving them.
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Lost Master Key
Get your Octopus Server working again after losing your Master KeyShow Master Key
Print the server's Master Encryption Key, so that it can be backed upCreate an API Key
An example script that creates an API Key.Rotating the Master Key
A guide to rotating the Master Key on all machines hosting the Octopus Server.Rotate Master Key
Generate a new Master Key and re-encrypt all the sensitive data.Set Master Key
Sets the new master key in the config after rotation.How to get a database backup and encrypt your Master Key
Guides the user on producing a database backup binary file (.bak) and encrypt their Master Key to provide us with.How to Create an API Key
How to create an API key to interact with Octopus without the need for a username and password.SSH key pair account
SSH key pair accounts allow you to securely authenticate with SSH targets.Recovering after losing your Octopus Server and Master Key
A guide to recovering if the machine hosting Octopus Server dies irrecoverably, and you don't have the Master Key.Managing multiple instances
Octopus and Tentacle Manager both have the ability to manage multiple instances.Performance
Octopus is all about reliable and repeatable deployments, but that doesn't mean it has to be slow. This page will help you tune your Octopus installation for the best performance in your scenario.Moving the Octopus Server database
Walk-through outlining how you can move an Octopus database from one server to another.Moving the Octopus Server and database
Walk-through outlining how you can move an Octopus database from one server to another.Move the Octopus home folder and the Tentacle home and application folders
How to move the Octopus home folder and the Tentacle home and application folders.Moving the Octopus Server
Walk-through outlining how you can move an Octopus instance from one server to another.Server configuration
The Octopus Server Configuration screen is available from Configuration > Nodes > Configuration Settings and allows administrators to see which server extensions are enabled for the Octopus Server.Server configuration and file storage
Octopus Server configuration command reference including how to specify your file storage locations.Manually uninstall Octopus Server
Information on how to manually uninstall the Octopus Server.Show configuration
The Octopus Server show configuration command is used to export Octopus Deploy's current configuration for use with configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet or Desired State Configuration (DSC).Subscriptions
Subscriptions allow you to subscribe to events that are happening within Octopus, so you can be notified when events have occurred and react accordingly.Manually uninstall Tentacle
Information on how to manually uninstall the Octopus Tentacle.Permissions for the Octopus Windows Service
Information about the permissions required by the Octopus windows service to operate.Migrating from Octopus Server to Octopus Cloud
Migrating from Octopus Server to Octopus Cloud.Can't find what you are looking for? You can also search our support forum.