Data Domain: Managing Certificates for DD Boost

Adding a host certificate for DD Boost

Add a host certificate to your system. DDOS supports one host certificate for DD Boost.

Steps:

1. If you have not yet requested a host certificate, request one from a trusted CA.
2. When you have received a host certificate, copy or move it to the computer from which you run Data Domain Service Manager.
3. Start Data Domain System Manager on the system to which you want to add a host certificate.

4. Select Protocols > DD Boost > More Tasks > Manage Certificates

5. In the Host Certificate area, click Add.
6. To add a host certificate enclosed in a .p12 file, do the following:
   1. Select I want to upload the certificate as a .p12 file.
   2. Type the password in the Password box.
   3. Click Browse and select the host certificate file to upload to the system.
   4. Click Add.
7. To add a host certificate enclosed in a .pem file, do the following:
   1. Select I want to upload the public key as a .pem file and use a generated private key.
   2. Click Browse and select the host certificate file to upload to the system.
   3. Click Add.

Adding CA certificates for DD Boost

Add a certificate for a trusted CA to your system. DDOS supports multiple certificates for trusted CA.

Steps:

1. Obtain a certificate for the trusted CA.
2. Copy or move the trusted CA certificate to the computer from which you run Data Domain Service Manager.
3. Start Data Domain System Manager on the system to which you want to add the CA certificate.

4. Select Protocols > DD Boost > More Tasks > Manage Certificates

5. In the CA Certificates area, click Add. The Add CA Certificate for DD Boost dialog appears.
6. To add a CA certificate enclosed in a .pem file, do the following:
   1. Select I want to upload the certificate as a .pem file.
   2. Click Browse, select the host certificate file to upload to the system, and click Open.
   3. Click Add.
7. To add a CA certificate with copy and paste, do the following:
   1. Copy the certificate text to the clipboard using the controls in your operating system.
   2. Select I want to copy and paste the certificate text.
   3. Paste the certificate text in the box below the copy and paste selection.
   4. Click Add.

NetWorker does not support DD Boost Authentication mode to be changed to One way or Two way. Ensure that the Authentication mode's default settings are retained.