viewLinc Enterprise Server software requires a secure end-to-end HTTPS connection to encrypt and protect data transmitted to logged in users. Certificate and security key files (stored on the Enterprise Server and in some cases on a client PC) are used to make the connection secure. During viewLinc installation you can choose to automatically generate a viewLinc-signed certificate or upload existing certificate files (viewLinc-signed or CA-signed/trusted).
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Refer to your company's security policy to determine whether you can use generated certificates or require trusted certificates. For frequently asked questions about security certificates, see Security certificate management tips. |
| If you use purchased certificates instead of viewLinc-signed certificates, see the information in Purchased certificate requirements. |
| viewLinc-signed Certificates | Trusted Certificates | |
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| When to use | For companies with network access limited to a few PCs. | For companies with remote network access needs. |
| How to install | Automatically created during viewLinc ES installation. | Certificate request sent to a certificate signing authority for paid validation. |
| Validity | Valid for up to 10 years. | Valid for 2 years. |
| Cost | Free. | Cost varies/annual renewal fee. |
| Action required | A network administrator can automatically distribute the certificate to network PCs. The certificate must be installed individually on non-network PCs. | Install the trusted certificate on viewLinc ES. |
| User experience | Until the certificate is installed on a user's PC, a warning
message displays after user enters viewLinc address.  User
must acknowledge the warning to access viewLinc. |
When user tries to access viewLinc from a network or remote PC, no warning appears. |
If you require a trusted certificate but do not have one yet, during installation choose to automatically generate certificate files. You can replace the generated files with trusted certificates at a later time.