Installing certificate on macOS systems

When you try to access a BCM server from the Safari browser, the Safari browser tries to establish a secure connection with the BCM server. If it does not a certificate from the BCM server, Safari browser blocks access to the server. You need to install a valid certificate from the BCM server.

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  1. When you access the BCM server from a Safari browser, you might see the following message if a trusted certificate is not installed on your device.

    Safari_download_certificate.png
  2. Click the Download icon to download the certificate to your device.
    Safari_download_certificate_cer.png
  3. Right-click the certificate and open it.

    Safari_certificate_open.png
  4. The Keychain Access window manages the certificates on the system. The list displays the BCM Certificate but it needs to be trusted.
  5. Right-click BMC Client Management Certificate Authority > Get Info.
  6. In the Certificate information window, for the When using this certificate setting, select Always Trust. After the certificate is trusted, it is marked as trusted for this account.

    Safari_certificate_trust.png
  7. Refresh the login page and re-login to the browser-based console with your credentials.

 

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