Understand keys and passwords used by the TPM

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

The TPM makes extensive use of asymmetric key pairs, often called "public-private key pairs". One key, the private key, is kept secret, and the corresponding public key can be widely distributed.

Topics in this section discuss some of the most important keys used by the TPM security hardware, and also discuss the owner password. This section includes the following topics:

• Learn more about the TPM owner password

• Changing the TPM owner password

• Learn more about the TPM storage root key

• Understanding the TPM endorsement key