Control | Description |
Enable/disable the certificate authority | Select the check box to enable certificate authority. - or - Clear the check box to disable certificate authority. |
Cipher bits | Select the key length from the drop-down list. The default value is 2048. |
Signing algorithm | Select the signing algorithm from the drop-down list. The default value is SHA256withRSA. |
Apply | Applies the settings to the running configuration. After you click Apply, the Certificate Authority tabs are displayed for viewing or replacing the certificate. |
Control | Description |
Details | Displays the certificate details. |
PEM | Displays the certificate in PEM format. |
Replace | Displays the controls for replace or generating a CA-Signed certificate. |
Import Existing Private Key and CA-Signed Public Certificate (One File in PEM format) | Select this option if the existing private key and CA-signed certificate are located in one file. The page expands displaying Private Key and CA-Signed Public Certificate controls for browsing to the key and certificate files or a text box for copying and pasting the key and certificate. |
Private Key | The private key is required regardless of whether you’re adding or updating. • Local File - Browse to the local file. • Text - Paste the content of the file. • Decryption Password - Specify the password used to decrypt, if necessary. • Change - Changes the settings. |
Import Existing Private Keys and CA-Signed Public Certificate (Two Files in PEM format) | Select this option if the existing private key and CA-signed certificate are located in two files. The page expands displaying Private Key and CA-Signed Public Certificate controls for browsing to the key and certificate files or text boxes for copying and pasting the keys and certificates. |
Private Key | A private key is optional for existing server configurations. • Private Key Local File - Browse to the local file containing the private key. • Private Key Text - Paste the private key text. |
CA-Signed Public Certificate | • LocalCert Text - Paste the content of the certificate text file. • File - Browse to the local file. • Decryption Password - Specify the password used to decrypt, if necessary. • Change - Changes the settings. |
Generate New Private Key and Self-Signed Public Certificate | Select this option to generate a new private key and self-signed public certificate. • Cipher Bits - Select the key length from the drop-down list. The default value is 2048. • Common Name - Specify the domain name of the server. • Organization Name - Specify the organization name (for example, the company). • Organization Unit Name - Specify the organization unit name (for example, the section or department). • Locality - Specify the city. • State (no abbreviations) - Specify the state. • Country (2-letter code) - Specify the country (2-letter code only). • Email Address - Specify the email address of the contact person. • Validity Period (Days) - Specify how many days the certificate is valid. • Change - Changes the settings. • Generate New Private Key and Certificate - Generates new private key and certificate. |