SECURING
Back up each certifier that you create, so that you can recover if there is a problem -- for example, if error messages are generated by the certifier when you issue a lo ca or tell ca refresh command.
Parent topic: Domino server-based certification authority
To back up a certifier
Procedure
1. When you create a new certifier, keep a local copy of the certifier ID file.
2. After you create the certifier, make a copy of the ICL database and keep it in a safe place. Back up the ICL periodically to incorporate any changes you make to the certifier.
3. Make copies of the following (if you use them) and keep in a safe place:
1. From the HCL Domino Administrator client, click Configuration.
2. On the Tools pane, choose Certification -> Modify Certifier.
3. Select the CA server from the list, and click OK.
4. Select the server that hosts the CA you want to modify, if necessary.
5. Select the certifier to recover by doing one of the following:
Results
If the certifier is still having problems -- for example, configuration documents are corrupted or missing -- replace the ICL database with the back up copy. The location of the ICL database is specified in the certifier document.
Related tasks Creating a certifier for a server-based CA Modifying a server-based CA