D.12 Strong Name Utility (sn.exe)
The Strong Name Utility
(sn.exe) guarantees unique names
for shared components because these components will end up in the
GAC. Each shared component is signed with a private key and published
with the public key. Table D-11 shows some common
uses of sn.exe.
Table D-11. Strong Name Utility common uses|
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/?
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This option displays more command-line help.
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-d keycontainer
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This option is used to remove the
keycontainer from the CSP.
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-i keyfile
keycontainer
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This option reads the key pair in keyfile
and installs it in the key container
keycontainer in the Cryptographic Service
Provider (CSP).
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-k keyfile
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This option generates a new key pair and writes it to
keyfile.
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-v assembly
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This option is used to verify the shared name in an
assembly.
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