> # Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates

> This section describes the tasks you must perform to allow CAs and digital certificates your Cisco MDS switch device to interoperate. This section includes the following sections:

> - Configuring the Host Name and IP Domain Name
> - Generating an RSA Key Pair
> - Creating a Trust Point CA Association
> - Copying Files to Bootflash
> - Authenticating the CA
> - Confirming CA Authentication
> - Configuring Certificate Revocation Checking Methods
> - Generating Certificate Requests
> - Installing Identity Certificates
> - Saving Your Configuration
> - Ensuring Trust Point Configurations Persist Across Reboots
> - Monitoring and Maintaining CA and Certificates Configuration

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