The Enterprise Security Client is a simple user interface which formats and manages smart cards. This guide is intended for everyday users of Certificate System, who will use the Enterprise Security Client to manage their smart cards. Certificate System agents should read the Certificate System Agent's Guide for information on how to perform agent tasks, such as handling certificate requests and revoking certificates.
Before reading this guide, be familiar with the following concepts:
Public-key cryptography and the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol
Intranet, extranet, and Internet security and the role of digital certificates in a secure enterprise
LDAP and Red Hat Directory Server
This guide contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1, Overview of the Enterprise Security Client provides an introduction to the Certificate System.
Section 2.1, “Supported Platforms for the Client” provides information about supported platforms for the Enterprise Security Client.
Chapter 2, Installing the Enterprise Security Client provides information on how to install and uninstall the Enterprise Security Client on the supported platforms.
Chapter 3, Using the Enterprise Security Client provides instructions on using the Enterprise Security Client for token enrollment, formating, and password reset operations.
Chapter 4, Using Enterprise Security Client Keys for SSL Client Authentication and S/MIME describes how to use the Enterprise Security Client keys for SSL and S/MIME authentication.
Appendix A, Enterprise Security Client Configuration provides information on configuring the Enterprise Security Client.