
378 Chapter 8 Security Management
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Uploading a certificate and a private security key
Obtain a site certificate for your Business Communications Manager from a CA (Certificate
Authority) vendor. Certificate files must use the .PEM format. You will be provided with a
certificate and a private security key. These are what need to be installed on the Unified Manager.
1 Log on to the Business Communications Manager main screen.
2 Click on the Maintenance button.
3 You will be prompted to enter a system user name and password.
4 Click on OK.
The main Business Communications Manager Product Maintenance and Support page
appears.
5 On the left menu, click on the Maintenance Tools link.
A web page showing a list of Maintenance Tools appears.
6 Under Maintenance Tools, Security, click on the Upload Certificate and Private Key
link.
A web page displaying Certificate and Private Key fields appears.
7 Use the Browse button beside each field to locate the certificate and private key files.
Both files must be uploaded at the same time.
8 Click the Upload button.
Upload messages:
• If the upload is successful:
Certificate and Private Key Upload Was Successful!
You must restart the Apache Service or Restart the BCM before the
Settings will take Effect.
• If the upload is unsuccessful:
Certificate and Private Key Upload Was NOT Successful!
The Certificate and Private Key do not match.
Please upload a VALID Certificate and Private Key Combination!
9 Click on the BCM link beside Your Location to exit the maintenance pages.
10 To replace the default certificate with the new certificate and private key:
a Exit the Unified Manager.
b Log back into the Unified Manager.
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Security Note: Ensure that you maintain a copy of your certificate and private security
keys in a secure place, preferably offsite. This provides you with a backup if your system
ever requires data re-entry.
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