SECURITY

Modifying a server-based CA
After you migrate or create a certifier, you can modify it through the certifier ICL or through the certifier document in the Domino Directory. Note that how you open a certifier to modify it affects the number and type of changes you can make.

Note Only CA administrators can modify a server-based CA. A CA administrator must have Editor access to the Domino Directory in order to modify a certifier.

To modify a certifier through the ICL

1. Shut down the CA process used by the certifier that you want to modify. At the server console, type:


2. From the Domino Administrator, click Configuration.

3. On the Tools pane, choose Certification - Modify Certifier.

4. Select the server that hosts the CA you want to modify, if necessary

5. Select the certifier to recover by doing one of the following:


6. In the Certifier dialog box, modify the certifier as needed. You can change these features: For detailed information on these options, see the topic Creating a certifer for a server-based CA.

7. Click OK.

8. The time period in which the Administration Requests database processes CA requests will vary. If you want to hasten the process, at the console enter:


To modify a certifier through the Certifier document

To modify a Certifier document, you must have Editor access to the Domino Directory. Full-access administrators and administrators have this access by default; however, be sure that all certificate authority (CA) administrators also have this access.

1. From the Domino Administrator, click Configuration.

2. Click Save and Close.

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