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Implementing cross certification

In order to enable the MoveContext operation for Lotus Notes targets, you must implement cross certification on the Domino server.

Cross certification is a process within Lotus Notes where one certifier is given permission to be able to certify operations under another organization or organizational unit.

There is a certifier ID file for each organization and organizational unit. This file is modified during the cross certify process.

In order for the cross-certify process to work, it has to be completed two ways. For example, if you want to cross certify "A" and "B", complete the cross-certify process from "A" to "B", then complete the process again from "B" to "A".

To implement cross certification:

  1. From a Windows workstation, select Programs > Lotus Applications > Lotus Domino Administrator.

  2. Enter your login ID and password to log into Lotus Domino Administrator.

  3. Click the Configuration tab.

  4. Select Tools > Registration > Organizational Unit.

    1. Enter your server name in the Server field.

    2. Select the radio button for Supply certifier ID and password.

    3. Click Certifier ID, then browse to select the ID you want to use.

    4. Click OK.

  5. Type the certifier’s password, then click OK.

  6. In the Register organizational unit certifier window:

    1. Click Registration Server, then select the correct server name instead of the default (local).

    2. Enter the organizational unit name and password.

    3. Click Register to complete the ou registration.

  7. Select Tools > Certification > Cross certify.

    1. Type your server name in the Server field.

    2. Select radio button for Supply certifier ID and password.

    3. Click Certifier ID, then browse to select the ID you want to use.

    4. Click OK.

  8. Input certifier’s password, then click OK.

  9. Choose the ID to be cross certified. The Issue Cross Certificate window loads.

  10. Select Subject name, then click Cross certify.

  11. Repeat this procedure for the second certifier to complete two-way certification.