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When the CA sends a response, save the information in a text file. Back up the
certificate data in a safe location, so you can reinstall the certificate using your
backup file if needed.
Install your new certificate
When you receive your server certificate from the CA, you are ready to install it in
your server's certificate database.
1. Log into the directory server console. Start the console from the directory
where your Sun ONE Directory Server is installed. You will need root
privileges.
# ./startconsole &
2. On the top-level Tasks tab of the Directory Server console, click the Manage
Certificates button. Alternatively, with the Tasks tab showing, select the
Manage Certificates item from the Console->Security menu.
The Manage Certificates window is displayed.
3. Select the Server Certs tab, and click Install.
The Certificate Install Wizard is displayed.
4. Choose one of the following options for the certificate location:
In this file. Enter the absolute path to the certificate in this field.
In the following encoded text block. Copy the text from the Certificate
Authority or from the text file you created and paste it in this field. For
example:
5. Click Next to continue.
6. Verify that the certificate information displayed is correct, then click Next.
7. Specify a name for the certificate, then click Next. This is the name that will
appear in the table of certificates.
8. Verify the certificate by providing the password you added when creating the
certificate database.
Your new certificate appears in the list on the Server Certs tab. Your server is
now ready for SSL activation.
Set your Directory Server to trust the Certificate Authority
Once you have the CA certificate, you can use the Certificate Install Wizard to
configure the Directory Server to trust the Certificate Authority.
1. Log into the directory server console. Start the console from the directory
where your Sun ONE Directory Server is installed. You will need root
privileges.
# ./startconsole &