WSA M13 GUI Lab: Certificate Authority

M13: Certificate Authority Console

Lab Objectives

1. Explore CA Console

Navigate the Certificate Authority MMC.

2. Create Template

Create a custom certificate template.

3. Issue Certificate

Approve and issue a pending request.

4. Configure CRL

Modify CRL publication settings.

5. Revoke Certificate

Revoke an issued certificate.

6. Revoke Another Certificate

Select and revoke a second issued certificate.

7. Publish CRL

Manually publish a Certificate Revocation List.

8. Backup the CA

Run the CA Backup wizard and specify a backup path.

9. Create Another Template

Create a certificate template with name, purpose, and key length.

Certification Authority - Hexworth Issuing CA

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Lab Complete!

You've mastered CA administration basics.