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The success of a server certificate as a means of identification depends on whether the user
trusts the validity of information contained in the certificate. For example, a user logging on
to your company's Web site might be hesitant to provide credit card information, despite
having viewed the contents of your company's server certificate. This may be especially true
if your company is new and not well known.
For this reason, certificates are sometimes issued and endorsed by a mutually trusted,
third-party organization, called a certification authority (CA). The certification authority's
primary responsibility is confirming the identity of those seeking a certificate, thus ensuring
the validity of the identification information contained in the certificate.
Alternatively, depending on your organization's relationship with its Web site users, you can
issue your own server certificates. For example, in the case of a large corporate intranet
handling employee payroll and benefits information, corporate management may decide to
maintain a certificate server, and assume responsibility for validating identification
information and issuing server certificates. For more information, see “Obtaining a Server
Certificate From a Certification Authority.”
PowerVault 750N/755N Certificate
By default, the PowerVault 750N/755N has a self-generated and self-signed certificate. The
configured SSL port is 1279.
NOTE: For non-SSL communication, use port 1278. This port is not a secure port and all text
is sent in plain text over the network.
Using a Custom Certificate
If a certification authority (CA) is present in the network, the Administrator can choose to
change the default PowerVault 750N/755N certificate. The Administrator must then use
the wizards to first request a certificate and then apply it to the appliance.
Obtaining a Server Certificate From a Certification Authority
NOTE: If you are replacing your current server certificate, the Internet Information Services
(IIS) will continue to use the old certificate until the new request has been completed.
Find a certification authority that provides services that meet your business needs and then
request a server certificate.
NOTE: For the latest list of certification authorities supporting IIS, visit the Microsoft Security
Web site. In the By Category list, select Certification Authority Services.