Active Directory with Windows Server 2016 - Preparing an Offline Root CA

The video tutorial explains the process of preparing and configuring an offline root Certificate Authority (CA). It covers the importance of taking a root CA offline for security reasons and details the steps needed to configure the Certificate Distribution Point (CDP) and Authority Information Access (AIA) to ensure clients can access necessary certificates and revocation lists. The tutorial also demonstrates how to publish the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) to make it accessible to users.

What is the primary reason for taking an offline root CA offline?

• To increase speed

• To reduce network traffic

• For security reasons

• To save power

What does CDP stand for in the context of configuring an offline root CA?

• Certificate Data Point

• Central Distribution Protocol

• Certificate Distribution Point

• Central Data Point

Which variable is inserted after typing the location in the CDP configuration?

• CA name

• Server name

• Certificate name

• DNS name

What is the purpose of configuring the AIA in an offline root CA?

• To help clients find certificates

• To manage user access

• To store backup data

• To increase server speed

Which protocol is used in the AIA configuration path?

• FTP

• SMTP

• HTTP

• SSH

What is the final step after configuring the AIA and CDP?

• Restarting the computer

• Publishing the CRL

• Backing up the server

• Deleting old certificates

What option is selected when publishing the CRL?

• Delta CRL

• Old CRL

• New CRL

• Full CRL