Configuring Delinea Credential Cache on Windows

The Delinea Credential Cache configuration for Windows requires adding websites to the cache content directory and generating and binding a self-signed certificate.

Adding websites with HTTP protocol

  1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager from the Start menu.

  2. Click All Programs > Accessories > Run, type inetmgr in the Open dialog, and click OK.

  3. In the Internet Information Services (IIS), right-click on Sites and select Add Websites.

  4. In the Add Website dialog, provide the details described in the table below.

    Field Description
    Site name The name of the website for the credential cache.
    Application pool A group of one or more websites served by a single worker process or a set of worker processes. Each application pool operates independently, providing a level of isolation between different web applications to enhance reliability, security, and performance.
    Content directory path A physical path to your website files' directory.
    Binding type Defines the criteria to route incoming requests to the appropriate site or application based on the website’s attributes (IP address, port, and hostname). Here, select http from the list.
    IP address A unique numerical label assigned to the device and used the Internet Protocol for communication.
    Port The network port number on which the website will listen for incoming requests. Each website on an Internet Information Services (IIS) server must have a unique IP address and port number combination.
    Host name Used to identify the device within a network and is often associated with the device's IP address.

  5. Click OK.

Adding Websites with HTTPS using a Self-Signed Certificate

To add websites with the HTTPS protocol, you should generate a self-signed certificate for Windows and bind it to the Delinea Credential Cache.

For instructions on how to generate a self-signed certificate, see this documentation.

If you want to use the same certificate on the client application, export it from the Internet Information Services (IIS).

Binding a Self-Signed Certificate to the Delinea Credential Cache

  1. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) on your computer.

  2. Select the Delinea Cred Cache.

  3. From the Actions menu, select Binding.

  4. In the Site Bindings dialog, click Add.

  5. From the Type dropdown, select https.

  6. From the SSL Certificate dropdown, select the generated self-signed certificate.

    You can change the port number and hostname if required.

  7. Click OK.