Intel,Altiris Group

This blog entry is primarily for those who are looking to acquiring a VeriSign certificate for vPro remote configuration. If you've already acquired and are using the certificate, VeriSign will likely be calling you with an update.


On May 17th, VeriSign transitioned to a new root certificate for G1 standard certificates - read statement from VeriSign: https://knowledge.verisign.com/support/ssl-certificates-support/index?page=content&id=AD146&actp=LIST


Without going into great detail - how does this affect vPro remote configuration with a VeriSign certificate?


The good news is that VeriSign certificates are available for vPro remote configuration. Take a look at the landing page - http://www.verisign.com/ssl/intel-vpro-technology/index.html


A few items to note about the May 17th event:

• The VeriSign G1 standard certificate has transitioned to their G2 certificate. The G2 root certificate hash is not currently inside the vPro\AMT platform.
• The VeriSign certificate available for purchase at the landing site are Secure Site Pro certificates... also referred to as G1 Premium. You will notice a price increase. The G1 Premium certificate root hash is the same as the former G1 standard. The difference is the signing\coding required for Premium level.
• If you purchased and are using a VeriSign G1 standard certificate for remote configuration prior to May 17, 2009 - VeriSign will be contacting you before the renewal timeframe (i.e. 1, 2, or 3 years based on what you originally purchased) to discuss options. PLEASE NOTE: The G1 standard certificate is still valid and will work until issued expiration. You simply cannot renew to the same G1 standard certificate... since it's no longer being issued.