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
Option	Description
`/?`	This option displays more command-line help.
`-d` `keycontainer`	This option is used to remove the `keycontainer` from the CSP.
`-i` `keyfile` `keycontainer`	This option reads the key pair in `keyfile` and installs it in the key container `keycontainer` in the Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP).
`-k` `keyfile`	This option generates a new key pair and writes it to `keyfile`.
`-v` `assembly`	This option is used to verify the shared name in an `assembly`.