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

SAP Term: client certificate

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: Digital document that identifies a user or a system component. A certification authority guarantees the identity of the certificate owner and approves and issues the certificate to the user. Client certificates are based on the X.509 format, an Internet standard developed by the International Telecommunication Union ITU.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A client certificate is a digital certificate used to authenticate the identity of a client in a computer network. It is used to establish a secure connection between the client and the server. In SAP, a client certificate is used to authenticate the identity of a user when connecting to an MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a client certificate, the user must first obtain one from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). The user then needs to install the certificate on their computer and configure it in SAP. Once the certificate is installed and configured, the user can then connect to the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component using their client certificate.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the client certificate is kept secure and not shared with anyone else. Additionally, it is important to keep the certificate up-to-date by renewing it periodically.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to obtain and configure a client certificate for use with SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.