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Obtaining the Digital Certificate File, Installing the PKICert Utility

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2 Obtaining the Digital Certificate File The switch supplier provides the digital certificates in an XML file that is generated in response to the CSRs. Generally, the digital certificate file is provided by email. To obtain the digital certificate file, contact the switch supplier and provide the following information: • The CSR file from procedure in "Using the PKICert Utility to Obtain CSR" on page 2-8 • Email address • Technical contact • Phone • Country The switch supplier provides a confirmation number and the digital certificate file, which contains a certificate for each CSR submitted. Save the digital certificate file on a secure workstation. The recommended location is in the directory with the CSR file. Making a backup copy of the digital certificate file and storing it in a secure location is recommended. Installing the PKICert Utility The PKI certificate installation utility (PKICert utility) version 1.0.6 is provided by the switch supplier and is used to collect certificate signing requests (CSRs) and install digital certificates on switches. The utility must be installed on a computer workstation. To install the PKICert utility on a Solaris workstation, follow the instructions provided in the PKICert utility ReadMe file. To install the PKICert utility on a PC workstation 1. Locate the PKICert utility from the switch supplier. 2. Extract all the files from the utility zip file into a directory. 3. Execute setup.exe; the program installs a utility in a location specified during the installation. 4. Review the ReadMe file for current information about the utility. Secure Fabric OS Administrator's Guide 2-7 Publication Number: 53-1000244-01

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Secure Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide
2-7
Publication Number: 53-1000244-01
2
Obtaining the Digital Certificate File
The switch supplier provides the digital certificates in an XML file that is generated in response to the
CSRs. Generally, the digital certificate file is provided by email.
To obtain the digital certificate file, contact the switch supplier and provide the following information:
•
The CSR file from procedure in
“Using the PKICert Utility to Obtain CSR”
on page 2-8
•
Email address
•
Technical contact
•
Phone
•
Country
The switch supplier provides a confirmation number and the digital certificate file, which contains a
certificate for each CSR submitted.
Save the digital certificate file on a secure workstation. The recommended location is in the directory
with the CSR file. Making a backup copy of the digital certificate file and storing it in a secure location
is recommended.
Installing the PKICert Utility
The PKI certificate installation utility (PKICert utility) version 1.0.6 is provided by the switch supplier
and is used to collect certificate signing requests (CSRs) and install digital certificates on switches. The
utility must be installed on a computer workstation.
To install the PKICert utility on a Solaris workstation, follow the instructions provided in the PKICert
utility ReadMe file.
To install the PKICert utility on a PC workstation
1.
Locate the PKICert utility from the switch supplier.
2.
Extract all the files from the utility zip file into a directory.
3.
Execute
setup.exe
; the program installs a utility in a location specified during the installation.
4.
Review the ReadMe file for
current information about the utility.