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

SAP Term: intermediate certificate

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: Certificate that is issued by the root certificate of a certification authority CA. The intermediate certificate is used for issuing application-specific certificates. It ensures the trustworthiness of the certificate used in your system due to its connection to a root certificate of an authorized certification authority.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Intermediate certificate is a type of digital certificate used in the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity component of SAP. It is used to authenticate the connection between the plant and the SAP system. The intermediate certificate is issued by a trusted third-party Certificate Authority (CA) and is used to verify the identity of the plant. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The intermediate certificate is used to establish a secure connection between the plant and the SAP system. The certificate is installed on the plant side and is used to authenticate the connection. The certificate is also used to encrypt data sent between the plant and SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When installing an intermediate certificate, make sure that it is from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). Also, make sure that the certificate is up-to-date and has not expired. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on intermediate certificates, please refer to SAP's documentation on MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity.