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Import syslog server certificate

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Perform the following steps to import the certificate:

  1. Import the CA certificate to the Manager Keystore:

    1. Copy the exported CA certificate CRT file to <Manager_Install_Dir>\config folder.

      Note

      Replace all <Manager install directory> with %programfiles%\Trellix\IPS Manager\App.

    2. In the Manager, navigate to Start → Run type cmd, and press ENTER.

    3. Type the following command and press ENTER to import the certificate:

      <Manager install directory>\jre\bin\keytool.exe -import -alias "syslog-server" -keystore <Manager install directory>\config\CustomSecurity\customjssecacerts -file<Manager install directory>\config\CustomSecurity\syslog-server.crt

    4. In the Password prompt, type changeit, and press ENTER.

    5. In the Trust this certificate prompt, type yes.

  2. Verify the certificate import:

    1. In the Manager, navigate to Start → Run type cmd, and press ENTER.

    2. Type the following command to verify:

      <Manager install directory>\jre\bin\keytool.exe -list -keystore <Manager install directory>\config\CustomSecurity\customjssecacerts

  3. Restart the Manager service:

    1. In the Manager, navigate to Start → Run type cmd, and press ENTER.

    2. Click the Trellix IPS icon in the taskbar, and select Start Manager.