This section describes the steps that need to be taken prior to a CA Connector
The Keyfactor CA Connector is installed in the customer environment to provide a connection between a CA and Keyfactor Command when a direct connection is not possible. It is supported on both Windows and Linux and has versions for Microsoft (Windows only) or EJBCA CAs. Client installation to install the prerequisites, create the required supporting components, and gather the necessary information to complete the CA A certificate authority (CA) is an entity that issues digital certificates. Within Keyfactor Command, a CA may be a Microsoft CA or a Keyfactor gateway to a cloud-based or remote CA. Connector Client installation and configuration process.
Refer to the Keyfactor Command Server Installation Guide and Keyfactor Command Reference Guide for help in completing these steps:
- Configure the task queue connection to RabbitMQ. This can be done either in the Keyfactor Command configuration wizard on the CA Connector API tab or in the Keyfactor Command Management Portal on the Task Queue Connection page (see Task Queue Connection). If you’re using a managed instance of Keyfactor Command, this will most likely be configured for you.
- Create CA Connector entries on the CA Connector tab of the Keyfactor Command Management Portal on the Certificate Authorities page for each CA Connector Client. This can be done before installing the client or after installation is complete and before beginning to use the connector (see Adding or Modifying a DCOM CA)