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Server Validation
Certificates (≥V4.72)
Introduction
Beginning with v4.70, the Director
software uses secure IP-based
communications bet ween t he server
and client PCs. As an e xtra measure
of security, Director ≥V4.72 allows the
use of "certificates" fo r server
validation with client/server operation.
These can be obtaine d thr ough
your dealer.
Certificate validation occurs whenever
someone (or the communications
service) initiates a connection with the
Director server. You may also be told
there is a pro blem with the certificate
before one ha s been assign ed. This
is normal.
If You Are Prompted about a Certificate Problem
Continue
: To allow logging in--temporarily ignoring
any problem with the server certificate.
Continue, and don't ask me again
: If you will not be
using validation certificates for now. Tip
: This will be
reset when a server certificate is assigned.
Stop
: To abort the login due to a suspect validation
certificate.
Also See: + Client Access (Allowable Client List)
+ Secure IP Communications
Client/Server Access and Permissions
Licensing: Client-server operation is optional, and must be selected though the license-manager software.
For details on upgrading your licensing, refer to "Software Activation and Licensing" (previous).
Assigning a Certificate to the Director Server
How to Get Here (Locator)
Select Server Access from the MyTools bar, or from the
'tree', select [Management], PC Access (+), and Server
Access.
Steps / On This Screen
- Validation Certificate: This area shows details on the
certificate file that is presently in effect for this server.
- […]
(Add Certificate): Click this to browse for, and assign a
certificate. (VVC file).
- [X]
(Remove Certificate): Click this to unassign the certificate
that is presently in effect.
Also See (To assign for each Communication Client): Ø