cmu delete
This function deletes a key, certificate, or generic data object on the token. A confirmation message is presented to the user, describing the class and label of the object about to be deleted.
Syntax
cmu delete {[-handle=<handle#>] | [-certlabel=<label> ] | [-privatelabel=<label> ] | [-publiclabel=<label> ]} [-force] [-password=<password>] [-slot=<slot#>]
| Argument(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| -certlabel=<label> | The label identifying the certificate to delete. Can be used instead of the object handle. |
| -force |
Proceed without prompting for confirmation. |
| -handle=<handle#> | The handle of the object to be deleted. |
| -privatelabel=<label> | The label identifying the private key to delete. Can be used instead of the object handle. |
| -publiclabel=<label> | The label identifying the public key to delete. Can be used instead of the object handle. |
| Common | |
| -password=<password> | The password for the role accessing the current slot, with the current command. If this is not specified, it is prompted. |
| -slot=<slote#> | The slot to be acted upon, by the current command. If this is not specified, it is prompted. |
Example
The following command deletes the key or certificate referenced by object handle 14 without a request for confirmation of the delete operation:
cmu delete -handle=14 -force
The following command queries the user for a handle of an object to delete. The user is asked to confirm the deletion operation:
cmu delete
