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
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.
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
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.
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.