Generating a key

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To generate a private key open the Key Manager by selecting Keys from the main menu.  The Key Manager dialog will be displayed.

 

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Select the Server Keys tab and click on the Generate button. The Generate Server Key dialog is displayed.

 

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Key alias - Alias you wish to assign to the key.

 

Key algorithm - The algorithm used in generating this key.  Valid options are RSA and DSA.

 

Key length - The length of the key in bytes.  Valid options are 1024, 2048, and 4096.  Note, for key lengths greater than 1024 you must install the Unlimited Jurisdiction Policy Files.

 

Validity - The number of days this key is valid.

 

Common name - The name you wish to assign this key.  Typically the domain name this key will server e.g. ftp.mydomain.com

 

Organizational unit - The unit within your organization that this key will be used for e.g. IT.

 

Organization - Your organization name.

 

Locality - Your city.

 

State/Province - Your state or province.

 

Country - Your 2 character country code e.g. "US".

 

Advanced

 

Key usage -Key usage parameter for certificate associated with server key.

 

Extended key usage - Extended key usage parameter for certificate associated with server key.

 

CRL URL - Certificate revocation list URL.

 

Sign with - Sign certificate with specified key.