SSL Security Certificates

The Proficy Application Server requires SSL security certificates.

You can use self-signed certificates in intranet environments only. The certificates need to be trusted on each client machine that accesses the websites. Self-signed certificates are best used in demonstration environments, but not in enterprise or Internet deployments. You can use existing certificates deployed by your existing security policy or purchase new certificates.

When installing the Proficy Application Server, you are prompted to generate new certificates, import certificates, or use legacy certificates. If you do not have a certificate, you will typically generate a new one. You can follow the instructions at technet.microsoft.com to create a self-signed certificate for testing in an intranet environment.