SSL Certificate for AX Web Service

Configure Server with the AX Web Service

Import the created '*.pfx' file into the 'Certificates' store:

Step 1: Run mmc: Open the command prompt and run 'mmc.exe'. This will open the 'Microsoft Management Console' (mmc).

Step 2: Add 'Certificates Snap-in' ('File > Add/Remove Snap-in') for 'Local Computer'.

Adding Certificates Snap-In

Step 3: Select 'Trusted Root Certification Authorities':

• Import the certificate;
• Import the '*.pfx' file;

Importing the Certificate into the 'Certificates' Store

Step 4: Assign the certificate to the AX web service URL address by running the following command:

Httpcfg.exe set ssl -i <ipAddress>:<Port> -h <Certificate thumbprint without spaces> -g { Key Container Id} -c Root

The 'Key Container Id' can be obtained by running the command from the command prompt:

Certutil.exe -store "Root" "CN of certificate"

You can find the Thumbprint and the CN of the certificate by using the mmc console in the certificate's properties.

Thumbprint in the Certificate Properties