Tag: Cert

Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]

10/07/202503/06/2026

In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1] in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics…

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Generate self-signed certificate and export in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 2]

18/03/202203/09/2023

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Generate self-signed certificate and export in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 2]

A self-signed certificate is one that is not signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) at all – neither private nor public. In this case, the certificate is signed with its own private key, instead of requesting it from a public or a private CA. Self-signed certificates offer some advantages when used in internal networks and…

Windows

The application /Certsrv does not exist: How to configure Certificate Enrollment Web Services and Certificate Authority Web Enrolment

29/07/202121/01/2026

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The application /Certsrv does not exist: How to configure Certificate Enrollment Web Services and Certificate Authority Web Enrolment

In this article, we shall discuss “The application /Certsrv does not exist: How to configure Certificate Enrollment Web Services and Certificate Authority Web Enrolment”. Active Directory Certificate Services (AD DS) is used to create certification authority and related role services that allow you to issue and manage certificates. Here is Unable to run downloaded Programs…

Windows Server

Create a certificate template for BitLocker Network Unlock

30/01/202116/06/2023

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Create a certificate template for BitLocker Network Unlock

The certificate template defines the policies and rules that a CA uses when a request for a certificate is received. A certificate template adds some versatility to your PKI environment and helps reduce overhead. When creating your own template, you have multiple options that will guide the CA on how to handle incoming requests and…

Windows Server

Create a self-signed certificate and export it in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 1]

09/04/202025/03/2024

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Create a self-signed certificate and export it in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 1]

A self-signed certificate is a certificate that is signed by the person or organization creating it rather than a trusted certificate authority. In this article, we shall discuss how to create a self-signed certificate and export it in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 1]. Please see how to Delete Quick Heal Anti-virus cfrbackup folder, and Generate a self-signed SSL certificate: How to enable…

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How to export a certificate in PFX format in Windows

09/04/202011/03/2025

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How to export a certificate in PFX format in Windows

An SSL certificate is a type of digital certificate that provides authentication for a website and enables an encrypted connection. Windows servers use .pfx files that contain the public key file (SSL certificate file) and the associated private key file. You use your server to generate the associated private key file as part of the CSR. for how this…

Windows Server

Import certificates into Trusted Root and Personal certificate store

09/04/202021/01/2026

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Import certificates into Trusted Root and Personal certificate store

Trusted Root Certification Authorities certificate store is configured with a set of public CAs that have met the requirements of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Administrators can configure the default set of trusted CAs and install their own private CA for verifying software. In this article, I will show you how to Import certificates into…

Windows Server

Request a certificate signing request in Windows using Microsoft Management Console

09/04/202003/03/2025

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In this article, we shall discuss how to Request a certificate signing request in Windows using Microsoft Management Console. SSL certificates are what enable websites to move from HTTP to HTTPS, which is more secure. An SSL certificate is a data file hosted in a website’s origin server. See the following interesting guides on how…

Windows Server

Components needed to create a certificate signing request

13/08/201926/02/2025

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Components needed to create a certificate signing request

A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a small file that contains information regarding the organization that is applying for an SSL certificate. It is recommended that the customer generates the CSR before ordering the SSL certificate. Once generated, the respective CA or Certification Authority uses the CSR to issue a new SSL server certificate. See how to create a request a…

Windows Server

SSL Encrypted Communications explained

13/08/201921/09/2023

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SSL certificates Type of certificate which allows multiple domains to be secured with one SSL certificate. SSL Stands for secure sockets layer. Protocol for web browsers and servers that allows for the authentication, encryption, and decryption of data sent over the Internet. See the following interesting guides on how to import a certificate into the Trusted Root and Personal file certificate store,…

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