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Old 11-24-2006, 03:58 PM   #1
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What is CA file?


In SLED 10 there is a network tool in a notification area by default (NetworkManager Applet), which can be used to create, configure and manage VPN connections.
But when I tried to create a new connection, I was asked a CA file. What is CA file and can I create it for myself to use? I couldn't find any detailed descriptions...
 
Old 11-24-2006, 10:57 PM   #2
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The leters CA are the initials of Certificate Authority, which can be used for many purposes.

Start you browser, go to www.google.com/linux, and search for "ca file" for more information.
 
Old 11-26-2006, 04:10 PM   #3
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well, I've searched for it in several searching systems, but couldn't find any information that helped me, maybe because of my poor english.
So what tool should I use to generate the CA file?
 
Old 11-27-2006, 07:00 AM   #4
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You need openssl for that.

example howto:
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~brams006/selfsign.html
 
  


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