Chapter 1 Introduction To Certificate Management System - Netscape MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6.01 Installation And Setup Manual

This chapter introduces Netscape Certificate Management System (CMS), a highly
configurable set of software components and tools for creating, deploying, and
managing certificates. Based on open standards for certificate management,
Certificate Management System leverages Netscape Directory Server and Netscape
Console to provide a complete, scalable, high-performance certificate management
solution for extranets and intranets.
Whether you are looking for a security solution for your enterprise or setting up an
independent certificate authority (CA) service, Certificate Management System
offers a robust, customizable, and scalable foundation for your public-key
infrastructure (PKI).
The chapter has the following sections:
• Overview of Key Features (page 34)
• System Overview (page 41)
• Auxiliary Components (page 64)
• Entry Points for Various Types of Users (page 66)
• System Architecture (page 74)
• Standards Summary (page 77)
This guide assumes that you are familiar with the concepts of public-key
cryptography and digital certificates. For a list of key concepts and information on
where to learn more about them, see "What You Should Already Know" on
page 26.
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