Problem
Generate a CSR for Netscape Commerce server
How do I generate a CSR on a Netscape Commerce server
Resolution
NOTE: A key length of 1024 bit is the default, but Thawte recommends the use of a 2048 bit key.
If the request is intended for an Extended Validation certificate or a certificate with a validity period beyond December 31, 2013, the 2048 bit key length will need to be selected.
To generate a csr on a Netscape Commerce server, perform the following steps:
- After you have installed Netscape Commerce server, start up the admin server and connect to it.
- Select the server you want to run in secure mode and you will be presented with a page entitled "Netscape Server Manager - Commerce Server".
- Under "Security Configuration" there is a link called "generate a key".
- Select it and follow the instructions. This creates your private key. Next, select "request a certificate" to generate a CSR.
- In the space where it asks for a Certificate authority enter your own email address.
- A copy of the CSR will be mailed to you by the server - you can keep this for future reference.
When you have completed the form, submit it. The resulting page gives you your CSR. It looks like this:
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----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-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
Copy your CSR from that page, and save it for future reference.
This is the CSR that you have to paste into the Thawte Server Certification request form during Step 2.
