Step 3: Install The Certificate - Red Hat DIRECTORY SERVER 8.0 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual

Chapter 11. Managing SSL
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.

11.2.3. 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 text
file, and paste it in this field.
4. Check that the certificate information displayed is correct, and click Next.
5. Give a name to the certificate, and click Next.
6. Provide the password that protects the private key. This password is the same as the one provided
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