Key Container

Question

Hi everyone I try to use asymmetric algorithm(RSA) and key container also. I know key container stores the keys. But what is the key container is it a physical file or virtual file..?

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

I don't think so but I think that it stores them in a secure stroage let's say like the storage file or directory inorder to be secure from any attacks

Gurkan · Answer

Thank you. I understand the logic. And so can we say: it is an area in memory..?

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

The .NET Framework handles creating and retrieving keys automatically. The first time you specify a CspParameters object and set the PersistKeyInCsp property to true the .NET Framework will create the key container and store your key. If you run the same application again the .NET Framework will detect that a key container with that name already exists and will retrieve the stored private key