Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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Purpose Command or Action
Exits global configuration mode and returns to privileged
EXEC mode. end
Example:
Device(config)# end
Step 4
Requesting Signed Certificates
You must obtain a signed certificate from the certification authority (CA) for each of the RSA key pairs on
your device. If you generated general-purpose RSA keys, your device has only one RSA key pair and needs
only one certificate. If you previously generated special-usage RSA keys, your device has two RSA key pairs
and needs two certificates.
Perform the following task to request signed certificates from the CA:
If your device reboots after you have issued the crypto pki enroll command, but before you have received
the certificates, you must reissue the command and notify the CA administrator.
Note
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2.
configure terminal
3. crypto pki enroll number
4. end
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. enable
Example:
Device> enable
Step 1
• Enter your password if prompted.
Enters global configuration mode.
configure terminal
Example:
Device# configure terminal
Step 2
Obtains certificates for your device from the CA. crypto pki enroll number
Example:
Device(config)# crypto pki enroll myca
Step 3
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How to Configure Certification Authority