3com 2928 User Guide

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Figure 1-5 
PKI domain configuration page 
 
 
 describes the configuration items for creating a PKI domain. 
Table 1-4 
PKI domain configuration items 
Item 
Description 
Domain Name 
Type the name for the PKI domain. 
CA Identifier 
Type the identifier of the trusted CA. 
An entity requests a certificate from a trusted CA. The trusted CA takes the 
responsibility of certificate registration, distribution, and revocation, and query. 
In offline mode, this item is optional; while in other modes, this item is required.
Entity Name 
Select the local PKI entity. 
When submitting a certificate request to a CA, an entity needs to show its 
identity information. 
Available PKI entities are those that have been configured. 
Institution 
Select the authority for certificate request. 
z
 
CA
: Indicates that the entity requests a certificate from a CA. 
z
 
RA
: Indicates that the entity requests a certificate from an RA. 
RA is recommended.