This menu allows the generation or downloading of the security certificate that can then be used by the IP Office applications hosted by the server. These menus are not available on Server Edition Secondary server and Server Edition Expansion System (L) servers.
Field/Control
Description
CA Certificate
Create new
If selected, the server generates a new own security certificate when Regenerate is clicked.
Renew existing
If selected, the server's current self-generated security certificate is renewed when Regenerate is clicked.
Import
If select, the fields for browsing to and selecting a certificate file to upload to the server appear. Select the file and click Upload.
Export
The server's current security certificate is not included in any application backup and restore operations. The Export option allow you to export the server's current certificate as an encrypted file. You can then later restore the certificate back to the same server using the Import option.
Password/Confirm Password: Enter a password that the server then applies to the encrypted certificate file when using Encrypt and Download.
Encrypt and Download
When pressed, the server displays a pop-up link from which you can download an encrypted file containing the server's current certificate. Once you have downloaded the file it is deleted from the server.
Regenerate
Create a certificate or renew the existing certificate.
Download (PEM-Encoded)
Download the certificate as a PEM file. You can then apply the certificate to any remote device that needs to establish secure encrypted connection with the server.
Download (DER-Encoded)
Download the certificate as a CRT file. You can then the certificate to any remote device that needs to establish secure encrypted connection with the server.
Field/Control
Description
Identity Certificates
Renew automatically
If selected, the server automatically generates a new security certificate following any major change such as changes to its LAN settings. The server automatically applies the new certificate to the application services run on the server.
Create certificate for a different machine
If selected, the server can generate a new security certificate for another server. Note however that this requires a settings to exactly match those of the other server in order for the certificate to be regarded as valid for one offered by that other server.
Regenerate and Apply
When clicked, the server generates a new security certificate using the identity settings specified. The server then applies the security certificate to the IP Office application services run by the server. Note that this process requires the services to all be automatically stopped and restarted which will end any current connections.
Download (PEM-Encoded)
Download the certificate as a PEM file. You can then apply the certificate to any remote device that needs to establish secure encrypted connection with the server.
Download (DER-Encoded)
Download the certificate as a CRT file. You can then the certificate to any remote device that needs to establish secure encrypted connection with the server.
