VMware Aria Operations includes a central page where you can review authentication certificate contents.
How the Certificates Page Works
The Certificates page lets you examine certificate contents without the need to open the certificate outside of VMware Aria Operations.
Where You Find Certificates
In the menu, click Administration, and then in the left pane, click .
Certificate Tabs
The certificate tab describes columns of exceptions tabs.
Note: The CRL tab is activated only when you select the
Activate Standard Certificate Validation under
Global Settings.
| Tabs | Description |
|---|---|
| Exceptions | Lists the certificate that is accepted by the VMware Aria Operations administrator but is not certified by the Certificate Authority (CA). |
| CRL | A Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is a list of digital certificates that have been revoked by the issuing Certificate Authority (CA) before their scheduled expiration date and should no longer be trusted. Click the Add icon to upload the certificates. |
Certificate Options
The options include a data grid for examining certificate contents.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Certificate Thumbprint | Unique alphanumeric string associated with the certificate |
| Issued By | Content associated with the issuer of the certificate, such as organization name and location |
| Issued To | Typically, content associated with the issuer, plus the certificate object Identifier (OID) |
| Expires | The date after which the certificate cannot be used for successful authentication |
