How to request a user certificate from OCA server

(LESSON 21)

To request a certificate using SSO authentication, open you browser window and open the OracleAS Certificate authority user interface by using the following URL.

https://<hostname.domain>:4400/oca/user

Click the User Certificates tab, now you should be able to select a method to verify your identity.

The following are the different methods to verify your identity:

-         Use your OracleAS Single Sign-On name and password

-         Use your existing certificate

-         Use manual approval / authentication

Assuming you select the “Use your OracleAS Single Sign-On name and password” option, you will get the Single Sign-On page. Enter you SSO Username and password and the click on the “login” icon.

You will see the “User Certificates – SSO Authentication” page. Click on the “Get Certificate” button to get a certification. Use the new form to request a certificate for a SSO user, and click Submit. Now, the OCA server will generate the user certificate and will store it in the OID server. To store the certificate in your browser click on the “Import to Browser” button, and then click OK.

You can also request for a client certificate by using the manual approval authentication:

To request for a client certificate by using the manual approval authentication, click on the “Use Manual approval/authentication” option in the “Authentication” page. Click Submit.

Click on the “Request a Certificate” button to request a certificate to get a certificate. On the certificate request Form, enter your details information and then click Submit.

Make a note on the request ID and then click OK. Now, you should wait since the OCA administration should approve your request.