What is certificate store in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: certificate store

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A location in the SAP Web Application Server ABAP database where you can store certificates belonging to Certification Authorities CAs. You can then use these certificates and import them into the ABAP server's Personal Environments PSEs or the J2EE Engine's keystore as trusted CAs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A certificate store is a secure repository for digital certificates used in SAP systems. It is part of the BC-SEC Security component and is used to store and manage digital certificates, such as X.509 certificates, which are used for authentication and encryption. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The certificate store can be accessed through the SAP GUI or via the command line. In the SAP GUI, the certificate store can be found under the Security tab in the System Administration menu. From there, users can view, add, delete, and modify certificates. On the command line, users can use the command “sapgenpse” to access the certificate store. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When adding a new certificate to the certificate store, make sure to specify a unique name for it. This will help you easily identify it later on. Additionally, make sure to back up your certificates regularly in case of any unexpected system failures. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the certificate store, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on BC-SEC Security. Additionally, you can find more tips and tricks on using the certificate store in various online forums and blogs.