Using the PKICERT Utility to Obtain the CSR File
The PKICERT utility makes it possible to retrieve CSRs from all the switches in
the fabric and save them into a CSR file in XML format.
Note:
and the procedure must be repeated.
To obtain the CSR file for the fabric:
1. Open the PKICERT utility by choosing Start > Run and entering the
PKI CERTIFICATE INSTALLATION UTILITY 1.0.1
All events and errors will be recorded in an event/error log file. The
default name for the file is shown in brackets. New event/error information
is always appended to the file if it already exists. To accept the default
file name, press enter. Otherwise enter the name you prefer.
[pki_events.log] =>
2. Type a filename for the events log and press Enter. The file is automatically
PKI CERTIFICATE INSTALLATION UTILITY 1.0.1
FUNCTIONS
1) Retrieve CSRs from switches & write a CSR file
2) Install Certificates contained in a Certificate file
3) Generate a Licensed-Product/Installed- Certificates
4) Help using PKI-Cert to get & install certificates
q) Quit PKI Certificate installation utility
Enter choice> 1
Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide
If this procedure is interrupted by a switch reboot, the CSR file is not generated
installation location of the utility. The default location is
c:\security\nt_pki\pkicert.exe.
The utility prompts for the events log file name.
Example:
created at the PKICert installation location.
The utility prompts for the function that you want to perform.
Example:
Adding Secure Fabric OS to the Fabric
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