When appropriate certificate and key files for the PXE device are unavailable, the alternative, other than submitting a CSR to the CA, is to generate a self-signed certificate.
Field |
Type this information |
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Country (ISO Code) |
The country where your company is located. Use the standard ISO country code. For a list of ISO codes, visit the ISO website. |
State or Province |
The full name of the state or province where your company is located. |
Locality |
The city where your company is located. |
Organization |
The registered name of your company. |
Organizational Unit |
The name of your department. |
Common Name |
The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of your PXE device. |
Email Address |
An email address where you or another administrative user can be reached. |
Key Length |
Select the key length (bits) from the drop-down list in this field. A larger key length enhances the security, but slows down the PXE device's response. |
Self Sign |
Ensure this checkbox is selected, which indicates that you are creating a self-signed certificate. |
Validity in days |
This field appears after the Self Sign checkbox is selected. Type the number of days for which the self-signed certificate will be valid. |
Note: All fields in the Subject section are mandatory, except for the Organization, Organizational Unit and Email Address fields.
A password is not required for a self-signed certificate so the Challenge and Confirm Challenge fields disappear after the Self Sign checkbox is selected.
Tip: To verify whether the certificate has been installed successfully, click the Active SSL Certificate tab.