To issue a client certificate

  1. To issue a certificate, click Create Client Certificate.
  2. In the Create Certificate window, specify this information:
    Principal Name The name of the grid principal when using this certificate for authentication.
    Password The password to protect the keystore.
    Valid from The date this certificate will become valid. The default is today.
    Valid to The date this certificate will expire. The default is three months from today.
    Keystore Type

    The format in which the keystore will be exported. You can select one of these values:

    • [ks] - Java Keystore, the native keystore type for Java client applications.

    • [bks] - Bouncy Castle Keystore, provided by the Bouncy Castle crypto provider. Works with Java and especially with applications developed for Android devices.

    • [p12] - A standard format, published by RSA Laboratories and usable in a Windows environment, for example in browsers.

    Roles Select all the roles the user should be assigned when using the keystore for authentication.
  3. Click Create Client Certificate. Review the provided properties and click Next.
  4. To download the generated keystore file, click Download keystore….
  5. To download the related password file, click Download password file….