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myUTN User Manual 92
Table 11: Parameters for the Creation of Certificates
Creating a Certificate Request for CA Certificates
As a preparation for the use of a CA certificate, a certificate request
that has to be sent to the certification authority can be created in
the UTN server. The certification authority will then create a CA
Parameters Description
Common name Is used to clearly identify the certificate. It is advisable to
use the IP address or the host name of the UTN server to
allow a clear assignment of the certificate to the UTN
server. You can enter a maximum of 64 characters.
Email address Specifies an email address. You can enter a maximum of
40 characters. (Optional Entry)
Organization name Specifies the company that uses the UTN server. You
can enter a maximum of 64 characters.
Organizational
unit
Specifies the department or subsection of a company.
You can enter a maximum of 64 characters. (Optional
Entry)
Location Specifies the locality where the company is based. You
can enter a maximum of 64 characters.
State name Specifies the state in which the company is based. You
can enter a maximum of 64 characters. (Optional Entry)
Domain component Allows you to enter additional attributes. (Optional Entry)
Country Specifies the country in which the company is based.
Enter the two-digit country code according to ISO 3166.
Examples:
DE = Germany, GB = Great Britain, US = USA
Issued on Specifies the date from which on the certificate is valid.
Expires on Specifies the date from which on the certificate becomes
invalid.
RSA key length Defines the length of the RSA key used:
- 512 bit (fast encryption and decryption)
- 768 bit
- 1024 bit (standard encryption and decryption)
- 2048 bit (slow encryption and decryption)