This command uses SHA-256 as a hash algorithm. The
server.csr
file is created in
the
C:\key
folder as a public key.
Note: Do not use MD5 or SHA-1 for a hash algorithm due to its low
security level. Use SHA-256 for a hash algorithm.
2. Enter the following information in the prompt:
■
Country Name (two-letter code)
■
State or Province Name
■
Locality Name
■
Organization Name
■
Organization Unit Name
■
Common Name
■
To create a self-signed certificate, enter the IP address of the server (SVP). The
name you entered here is used as the server name (host name). To obtain a
signed and trusted certificate, verify that the server name matches the host
name of the SVP.
■
Email Address
■
Challenge password (optional)
■
Company name (optional)
The following example shows a sample command prompt input.
Creating a public key (.csr file)
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