Certificates needed for Native Mode

The biggest problem, for me, with Native Mode were all the certificates that were needed. That’s why I created an table for myself with the basic certificates that are needed for Native Mode and where to add them. The “Where to add” column is based on Windows Server 2008.

ConfigMgr Component Use Where to add
Primary Site Server Document Signing ConfigMgr > Site Management > Site Database > Properties Primary Site > Tab Site Mode
Management Point, Proxy Management Point, Distribution Point, Software Update Point en (State Migration Point) Server Authentication (Web Server Template) IIS > -Right-click- Sites > Edit Bindings > HTTPS -Edit-
Client computers Client Authentication (Computer Template) GPO > Policies > Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Public Key Policies > -Right-click- Certificate Services Client –Auto-enrollment
Operating System Deployment/PXE Client Authentication (Workstation Template) Don’t forget the option: Allow Private Key to be exported ConfigMgr > Site Management > Site Database > Primary Site > Site Settings > Site Systems > Properties ConfigMgr PXE Service Point > Tab Database
Root CA for OSD Root ConfigMgr > Site Management > Site Database > Properties Primary Site > Tab Site Mode > Specify Root CA Certificates…

 

For more detailed information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb680733.aspx

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