Configuring self-signed certificates for the Maximo Mobile Windows application

A self-signed certificate can be installed on the Maximo Application Suite server for the Maximo Mobile Windows application. This feature is intended for testing and development purposes and not intended for production use. Do not use self-signed certificates for production deployments as they can create a security vulnerability.

Procedure

  1. Export the certificate in Google Chrome.
    1. On a Windows system, start Google Chrome, and then open the URL for the Maximo Application Suite server.
    2. In the address bar of the browser, click Not secure and then click Certificate is not valid.
    3. In the certificate window, on the Certification Path tab, select the first certificate that is listed in the Certification path tree and then click View Certificate.
    4. In the new Certificate window, on the Details tab, click Copy to File.
    5. In the Certificate Export Wizard Welcome panel, click Next.
    6. Select DER encoded binary X.509(.CER) and then click Next.
    7. Specify an export file location and then click Next.
    8. When the export process is complete, click Finish.
  2. Import the certificate to the Trusted Root certificate authorities.
    1. Right-click the exported certificate file and then select Install Certificate.
    2. In the Certificate Import Wizard panel, select Local Machine and then click Next.
    3. Select Place all certificates in the following store and then click Browse.
    4. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities and then click OK.
    5. Click Next and then click Finish.