Export Trustpoints

The trustpoints utilized by a controller, service platform or access point can be exported to an external resource for archive.

Once a certificate has been generated on the local authentication server, export the self-signed certificate. A digital CA certificate is different from a self-signed certificate. The CA certificate contains the public and private key pairs. The self-signed certificate only contains a public key. Export the self-signed certificate for publication on a Web server or file server for certificate deployment, or export it in to an active directory group policy for automatic root certificate deployment.

Additionally, export the key to a redundant RADIUS server so it can be imported without generating a second key. If there's more than one RADIUS authentication server, export the certificate and do not generate a second key unless you want to deploy two root certificates.

Use this procedure to export trustpoints.

  1. Go to Devices and select a device.
  2. Select the Certificates tab.
  3. Select the Manage Certificates tab.
  4. Select and configure the parameters as described in Export Trustpoint Parameters.
    Table 1. Export Trustpoint Parameters
    Trustpoint Name Enter the name (up to 32 characters) assigned to the trustpoint. The trustpoint signing the certificate can be a certificate authority, a corporation, or an individual.
    Path/File Specify the path to the signed trustpoint file. Enter the complete relative path to the file on the server.
  5. Select OK to export the defined trustpoint.