| description | ms.assetid | title | ms.topic | ms.date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schannel uses CryptoAPI for cryptographic operations such as storing public/private keys. |
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Schannel and CryptoAPI |
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05/31/2018 |
Schannel uses CryptoAPI for cryptographic operations such as storing public/private keys.
The following topics provide detailed information about how Schannel makes use of CryptoAPI.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Certificate Stores |
Both client and server certificates must be stored in a certificate store. |
| CryptoAPI 2.0 Private Keys |
Schannel credentials are represented internally as CERT_CONTEXT structures. |