What is 'certification authority' in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

certification authority - Overview

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: Organization entrusted to issue certificates that assert that the recipient requesting the certificate fulfills the conditions of a defined policy.

certification authority - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A certification authority (CA) is a trusted third-party organization that issues digital certificates to verify the identity of an individual or organization. In the context of SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, a CA is used to authenticate and authorize communication between the plant and the SAP system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The CA is used to establish a secure connection between the plant and the SAP system. The CA will issue a digital certificate that will be used to authenticate the identity of the plant and authorize communication between the two systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the CA is a trusted third-party organization in order to ensure secure communication between the plant and SAP system. Additionally, it is important to keep the digital certificate up-to-date in order to maintain secure communication. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use a certification authority with SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, please refer to the official SAP documentation.