What is certificate generator in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

SAP Term: certificate generator

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: Tool for generating self-signed certificates for OPC UA source systems and OPC UA servers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Certificate Generator is a component of the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity module in SAP. It is used to generate digital certificates that are used to authenticate and secure communication between different systems. The certificates are generated using public-key cryptography, which uses two keys – a public key and a private key – to encrypt and decrypt data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Certificate Generator component of MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity can be used to generate digital certificates for secure communication between different systems. To generate a certificate, the user must first create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) which contains information about the certificate, such as the domain name, organization name, and contact information. The CSR is then sent to a Certificate Authority (CA) which verifies the information and issues the certificate. The certificate can then be used to authenticate and secure communication between different systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a CSR for the Certificate Generator, make sure to include all relevant information about the certificate, such as the domain name, organization name, and contact information. This will ensure that the CA can verify the information and issue the certificate quickly and accurately. Additionally, make sure to keep track of all certificates generated with the Certificate Generator, as they will need to be renewed periodically. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the Certificate Generator component of MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, for more information on public-key cryptography and digital certificates, please refer to online resources such as Wikipedia or other online tutorials.