Scenario
You want to configure and control certificates throughout your IT Infrastructure.
Server 2008 R2 has this functionality built-in, so you just need to add the Server Role.
Solution
- Open Server Manager and click Add Roles to start the Add Roles Wizard.
- Select Active Directory Certificate Services, click Next:
- Select the required Role Services, click Next:
- Choose Enterprise or Standalone, click Next:
- Choose Root or Subordinate CA, click Next:
- Select the Private Key settings:
- Confirm the DB and log locations:
- Click Next past the Web Server roles.
- Confirm your selections, then click Install:
- The results will be displayed once installation is complete: