How to update Certificate on IP Camera's & VRM Servers?




When using Configuration Manager, each device has a status icon.

The method below shows you how to generate an updated certificate for Bosch IP Camera's and VRM Servers

Step-by-step guide


Here we are talking about Certificates, the Icon is colored Yellow with an exclamation mark.

  • Using the mouse over Tooltip, the device is saying exactly what is wrong with the certificate connection.

    VRM on a DIVAR IP 5000:IP Camera:Right click on the device to Show Certificates, if you wish to view them.

  • We can see that there are multiple things wrong.The Cert is not TrustedInconsistent DateCert Name mismatch.

  • First is inconsistent date:

    All IP devices and PC’s must be synchronized on Date time page (group General)

  • Second is invalid certificate

    • First quick look on certificate requirement level, navigate to Preferences -> Configuration Manager -> Access -> Security:
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    • The certificate must just be valid - self signed certificate matching host name/IP address will be sufficient.

  •  We need to generate a new certificate on Certificate page.

    Clicking "Generate certificate" button:should open a certificate creation dialog - most important options are matching common name and matching validity time.After the certificate is created correct usage must be set as shown below:

IP Camera Certificate


      • To apply changes VRM must be restarted.

      If certificate requirement is higher,  then a valid table chain of certification must be used (This would be setup by a System Integrator or IT Administrator):

      • Trusted - the signing entity CA (e.g. VeriSign) must be trusted on target PC

      • Issued by this CA - There is a  Micro CA setup on this PC.