What is 'certificate identification type' in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

certificate identification type - Overview

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: The identification type describes how a certificate shall be identified during its usage: either by its thumbprint or by its subject. If the certificate is identified by its subject, it can be kept up to date during its usage by means of certificate rotation.

certificate identification type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Certificate Identification Type is a feature of the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component of SAP. It is used to identify the type of certificate that is used to authenticate a user or device when connecting to the SAP system. The certificate identification type can be either a digital certificate or a hardware token. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Certificate Identification Type feature is used to identify the type of certificate that is used for authentication when connecting to the SAP system. This can be done by selecting the appropriate option from the drop-down menu in the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component. Once selected, the user or device will be authenticated using the selected certificate type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a Certificate Identification Type, it is important to ensure that the correct type is chosen for the user or device that will be connecting to the SAP system. This will ensure that authentication is successful and secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Certificate Identification Type, please refer to the SAP Help documentation for MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity.