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GENERATING A SELF-CERTIFICATE REQUEST
Introduction
The NetVanta 2000 series supports the use of both RSA and DSS Signature Algorithm Certificates. The
NetVanta 2000 series provides the capability to generate self-certificate requests, and maintains a listing of
private keys (certificate requests) that currently have no public key (self-certificate assigned by the
Certificate Authority).
Always contact your Certificate Authority (VeriSign, Entrust, etc.) before generating your self-certificate
request. The parameters configured in your request must match what the Certificate Authority requires for
you to receive your self-certificate. Once the request is generated, follow your Certificate Authority’s
guidelines for supplying them with your request. Many Certificate Authorities allow e-mail requests, but
some do not.
This DLP discusses the steps for generating a self-certificate request and submitting it to a SSH
Communications Security test certificate website (isakmp-test.ssh.fi) to receive the corresponding
self-certificate. DLP-018 discusses uploading your Certificate Authority’s certificate into the NetVanta
2000 series and DLP-019 discusses uploading the received self-certificate.
Prerequisite Procedures
This DLP assumes the NetVanta 2000 series is connected to a PC and a browser session is active. Refer to
DLP-001 for more details.
Tools and Materials Required
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No special tools or materials required.
To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during a
lightning storm.
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