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How to configure an HTTPS binding for a Windows Server CA

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If you're setting up a new certification authority (CA) for the first time for use with System Center – Operations Manager, use the following procedure to configure an HTTPS binding for the CA.

Configure an HTTPS binding

To configure an HTTPS binding, do the following:

  1. On the computer hosting your CA, on the Windows desktop, select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools, and then select Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

  2. In the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager dialog, Connections pane, expand your computer name, expand Sites, and select Default Web Site.

  3. On the Actions pane, select Bindings.

  4. In the Site Bindings dialog, select Add.

  5. In the Add Site Binding dialog, on the Type menu, select https.

  6. In the SSL Certificate list, select the entry that matches the name of your computer, and select OK.

  7. In the Site Bindings dialog, select Close.

  8. On the Connections pane, under Default Web Site, select CertSrv.

    If the CertServ page is missing under Default Web Site, verify these Active Directory Certificate Services features are installed and configured on the CA server:

    • Certificate Enrollment Web Services
    • Certificate Authority Web Enrollment

  9. On the /CertSrv Home page, right-click SSL Settings, and then select Open Feature.

  10. On the SSL Settings pane, check the Require SSL box.

  11. On the Actions pane, select Apply, and close Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

Next steps

Obtain a certificate for use with Windows Servers and System Center Operations Manager.