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Configure a Secure Connection from the Policy Server to a Red Hat User Store

You can configure a secure connection from the Policy Server to a Red Hat user store.

Note: When the Policy Server is operating in FIPS mode and the directory connection is a secure SSL connection, the certificates used by the Policy Server and the directory server must be FIPS-compliant.

To configure a secure connection from the Policy Server to a Red Hat user store

1. Install the root certificate of the Certificate Authority in the Netscape cert7.db database on each computer that uses SSL to communicate with the Red Hat user store.

   Note: The Policy Server requires the root certificate to be in the Netscape cert7.db format. Do not use Microsoft Internet Explorer to install the certificate.

2. In the SiteMinder Administrative UI, click Infrastructure, Directory.
3. Click User Directory, Modify User Directory.

   The Modify User Directory pane opens.

4. Specify search criteria, and click Search.

   A list of user directories that match the search criteria opens.

   Note: To view all user directories, leave the search field blank and click Search.

5. Select the Red Hat user directory from the list, and click OK.

   The Modify User Directory: Name pane opens.

6. Select the Secure Connection check box on the Directory Setup group box, and click Submit.

A secure connection is configured from the Policy Server to the Red Hat user store.