Enable/disable the certificate authority

Select the check box to enable certificate authority.

Clear the check box to disable certificate authority.

Cipher bits

Select the key length from the drop-down list. The default value is 1024.

Signing algorithm

Select the signing algorithm from the drop-down list. The default value is SHA1withRSA.

Apply

Applies the settings to the running configuration. After you click Apply, the Certificate Authority tabs are displayed for viewing or replacing the certificate.

Details

Displays the certificate details.

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.

The private key is required regardless of whether you are 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 (One File in PEM format)

 

Private Key

 

CA-Signed Public Certificate

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.

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.

Local File - Browse to the local file.

Cert Text - Paste the content of the certificate text 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 1024.

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.