Managed automation workflow
To automate certificate management and installation using the CertCentral managed automation solution, follow these steps:
Install and activate the automation clients (ACME agents and sensors).
For standard hosts such as web servers, see Install and activate an ACME automation agent.
For network appliances such as load balancers, see Install and activate a sensor.
Configure the automation clients.
For agent-based automations, see Configure an ACME automation agent.
For sensor-based automations, see Configure a sensor for automation.
Create one or more automation profiles.
Automation profiles facilitate certificate automation requests and maintain uniformity across your environment.
See Automation profiles.
Schedule automation events.
Use the Automated IPs menu item to schedule certificate lifecycle automation events.
Also from the Automated IPs view, check on:
Certificates expiring in 90 days or less so you can schedule them for automation.
The status of scheduled automation requests.
Automation errors.
Return to this view, as needed, to schedule, configure, and troubleshoot.
Important
If you need help or to report errors related to CertCentral managed automation, contact Support.