Managing vCenter Certificates via GUI: Resolving Issues Caused by Extra Spaces in Certificates

In this video, we will guide you through managing vCenter certificates using the GUI and address a common issue that arises from inadvertently leaving extra spaces within the certificate.

By following our step-by-step tutorial, you will learn:

How to navigate the vCenter GUI for certificate management
The process of updating and replacing vCenter certificates
Identifying and fixing the issue caused by extra spaces within the certificate
The video will demonstrate the impact of leaving spaces between the dashes (---) in the certificate and provide a solution to rectify this error, ensuring smooth certificate management in your vCenter environment.

Don't let a simple mistake disrupt your certificate management process. Watch our video to gain insights and valuable tips on managing vCenter certificates via the GUI, and avoid common pitfalls in the process.

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Commands used for troubleshooting:

List certs: /usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/vecs-cli entry list --store TRUSTED_ROOTS --text | egrep "Alias|Issuer:|Not Before:|Not After :|Subject:|CA:"

Export cert:
/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/vecs-cli entry getcert --store TRUSTED_ROOTS --alias (CetrAlias) ➢ /tmp/(CetrAlias).crt

Unpublish cert:
/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/dir-cli trustedcert unpublish --cert /tmp/(CetrAlias).crt --login administrator

Publish cert:
/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/dir-cli trustedcert publish --cert /tmp/(CetrAlias).crt --login administrator