Database certificates

What is a database certificate?

A unique certificate is created for each database. This has the name psrDatabaseKey:

The database certificate does not encrypt the database. Rather, it is used for the encrypted transfer of passwords from the client to the server in the following cases:

• Creation of a WebViewer via a task
• Creation of an AD profile protected by a master key
• Login of users imported from AD in Master Key mode

*The database certificate cannot be replaced by your own certificate.

*The expiry date for the database certificate is not checked. The certificate thus does not need to be renewed.

!If the database is being moved to another server, it is essential that the certificate is also transferred!

Exporting and importing the certificate

The section certificates explains how to back up the certificate and link it again.