For automation to run successfully, the ACME automation agent must be able to communicate with the CertCentral cloud service to communicate with Automation in your CertCentral account.
If you plan to install the ACME automation agent on a server that requires a proxy server to communicate outside your network, you will need to configure the ACME automation agent to use the proxy server.
To learn more about ACME automation, including system requirements and installers, see Set up ACME automation for an endpoint server or device.
In CertCentral, in the left main menu, go to Automation > Manage Automation.
On the Manage automation page, click Add automation.
On the Setup automation page, under Set up automation, click Select.
Under Yes, my server can be reached directly, click Yes.
Under Windows, click Download to download the automation agent.
Save the zip file to your computer, making sure to note the location.
Extract the contents of the zip file and run the DigiCert CertCentral Agent executable.
In the setup wizard, follow the instructions to install the agent on the certificate host.
After the agent is installed, the setup wizard immediately displays the activation screen.
Select My own proxy server, to connect the certificate host with the cloud using your own proxy.
Provide the proxy details:
If the proxy setup requires login, provide the credentials, and proceed.
Sign in with your CertCentral account credentials and proceed.
Select the division that owns or manages this host device.
Create a custom friendly name for this agent and activate the agent.
On the final page of the wizard, enable the “Start DigiCert CertCentral Agent Service” to successfully complete the process.
In CertCentral, in the left main menu, go to Automation > Manage Automation.
On the Manage automation page, click Add automation.
On the Setup automation page, under Set up automation, click Select.
Under Yes, my server can be reached directly, click Yes.
Under Linux, click Download to download the automation agent.
Save the zip file to your computer, making sure to note the location.
Untar and run start-cc-agent.sh on the certificate host.
Follow the instructions in the installer by providing your CertCentral account credentials.
Select the communication method as “My own proxy server”.
Provide your Proxy credentials (if any).
Add your Proxy IP/hostname and the Proxy Port to proceed.
Select the division where you wish to assign the agent.
Create a custom friendly name for this agent and activate the agent.
After you have activated the agent, go back to CertCentral to configure the host's IPs and applications