Export the root self-signed certificate from DWS

Export the root self-signed certificate from DWS. This will be used in these procedures:

Note:

The following procedure applies to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows. For other browsers and devices, see the documentation provided with the browser.

  1. In a web browser, go https://<DWS server>:8444 where DWS server is the IP address or host name.
  2. Click the button to the left of the URL for viewing the certificate.

    This button may say Not secure if this is a self-signed certificate.

    A menu appears listing information available about the website connection.

  3. Click Certificate (or Certificate (invalid) if the button indicates Not secure).

    A window with information about the certificate appears.

  4. Click the Certification Path tab and select the root (top-most) certificate in the list. Do not select any of the certificates below the root. Click View Certificate.

    A separate Certificate window appears for the root certificate.

  5. Click the Details tab.
  6. Click Copy to File.
  7. The Certificate Export Wizard starts. Click Next.
  8. When prompted to select the export file format, select DER encoded binary X.509 (.CER) and click Next.
  9. Complete the wizard by specifying a path and file name, verifying the settings, and clicking Finish.

    A screen indicates when the certificate has been exported successfully.