Add certificates with ePO - SaaS

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You can add a certificate before defining rules to permit installation and execution of software signed by the certificate.

To add a certificate, you can follow one of these actions:

  • Upload an existing certificate.

  • Extract certificates from signed executable files on a network share.

  • Schedule a server task to routinely extract certificates from signed executable files on a network share.

  1. Upload an existing certificate.

    1. On the ePO - SaaS console, select MenuConfigurationSolidcore Rules.

    2. On the Certificates tab, select ActionsUpload to open the Upload Certificate page.

    3. Browse to and select the certificate file to import, then click Upload.

  2. Extract certificates.

    1. Select MenuConfigurationSolidcore Rules.

    2. On the Certificates tab, select ActionsExtract Certificates to open the Extract Certificate from File page.

    3. Type the path of the file.

      Make sure that the file path is accessible from the ePO - SaaS server.

    4. Type your network credentials to access the specified network location.

    5. Click Extract.

  3. Schedule extraction: You can schedule and regularly extract the certificates associated with signed executable files on a network share.

    1. Select MenuAutomationServer Tasks.

    2. On the Server Tasks page, click New Task to open the Server Task Builder wizard.

    3. Type the task name, then click Next.

    4. From the Actions drop-down list, select Solidcore: Scan a Software Repository.

    5. Specify the Software Repository Path.

      Note

      All subfolders in the specified path are also scanned for installers and certificates.

    6. Type your network credentials to access the specified network location.

    7. Click Test Connection to make sure that the specified credentials work.

    8. Select Add extracted certificates and installers to Rule Group to add the certificates and installers extracted by the task to a user-defined rule group and select the user-defined rule group from the list.

      Note

      You can add extracted certificates and installers only to user-defined rule groups.

    9. Click Next, specify the schedule for the task, then click Next.

    10. Review the task summary, then click Save.

  4. (Optional) Specify an alias or friendly name for a certificate.

    1. Select MenuConfiguration Solidcore Rules.

    2. On the Certificates tab, select a certificate.

    3. Click ActionsEdit to open the Edit window.

    4. Enter the friendly name, then click OK.