Chapter 11. Managing SSL

3. Send the email message to the CA.

After emailing the certificate request, wait for the CA to respond with the server certificate. Response time for requests varies. For example, if the CA is internal to the company, it may only take a day or two to respond to the request. If the selected CA is a third-party, it could take several weeks to respond to the request.

After receiving the certificate, install it in the Directory Server's certificate database. When the CA sends a response, be sure to save the information in a text file. The certificate must be available to install in the Directory Server.

Also, keep a backup of the certificate data in a safe location. If the system ever loses the certificate data, the certificate can be reinstalled using the backup file.

2.3. Step 3: Install the Certificate

1.In the Directory Server Console, select the Tasks tab, and click Manage Certificates.

2.Select the Server Certs tab, and click Install.

3.Give the certificate location or paste the certificate text in the text box, then click Next.

In this file. Enter the absolute path to the certificate in this field.

In the following encoded text block. Copy the text from the CA's email or from the created

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