Using HTTPS and Certificates
Microsoft Dynamics NAV for tablets can only run on a secure connection. To enable support for HTTPS on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet client, you must implement security certificates. Complete instructions are available from your certificate provider. We recommend that you secure the data that is transmitted over the Internet by enabling Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) on the connection to Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet client. For more information, see Digital Certificates.
The following table illustrates how SSL is enforced for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet client.
| Tablet mode | Credentials Type | Enforced SSL? |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet client app |
Windows authentication |
Enforced |
NavUserPassword |
Enforced |
|
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet client in a browser |
Windows authentication |
Not enforced Only credentials are encrypted, all other communication over the network is sent in clear text. Use SSL to secure this. |
NavUserPassword |
Not enforced Credentials, as well as all other communication over the network are sent in clear text. Use SSL to secure this. |
Implementing Security Certificates
Microsoft Dynamics NAV for tablets only works using a secure connection. This means that you must configure a valid certificate on the server. If a valid, signed certificate is configured on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server, the end-user does not need to do anything. If a self-signed certificate is configured on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server, the end-user must install a certificate on their device. The steps for implementing certificates will vary depending on the platform the user is using.
For more information, see How to: Implement Security Certificates in a Production Environment and How to: Create a Self-signed Security Certificate Using PowerShell Script.
Important
It is recommended to only use self-signed certificates for testing purposes and never in a production environment.
See Also
Concepts
Developing for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet Client
Getting Started Developing for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Tablet Client