Basic Configuration Requirements; Activating The Method; Configuring Trusted Root Certificates - Novell ENHANCED SMART CARD METHOD 3.0.1 - INSTALLATION 17-07-2007 Installation Manual

Basic Configuration Requirements

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After installing the method, it is important to use iManager to complete the configuration steps
outlined below. Completing these steps ensure that the method is properly configured.
Section 5.1, "Activating the Method," on page 29
Section 5.2, "Configuring Trusted Root Certificates," on page 29
Section 5.3, "Configuring Certificate Revocation Checking," on page 31
Section 5.4, "Configuring Users," on page 32

5.1 Activating the Method

The method has a 90-day trial period. After the trial period, a valid license key must be entered to
activate the method. A license key can be obtained from your Novell
To enter a license key, click Smart Card Login > Global Setting. Click Activate Method and enter a
valid license key.
Activate Method Page
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5.2 Configuring Trusted Root Certificates

The certificate validation process ensures that the login certificate has been issued by a trusted
Certificate Authority. This is accomplished by validating that the certificate chain ends with a
trusted root certificate. Trusted root certificates are stored in trusted root containers in eDirectory.
1 Create a trusted root container.
1a Select Novell Certificate Server > Create Trusted Root Container.
1b Specify the container name and location.
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