Extending Your CA Infrastructure

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

You can use a rooted CA hierarchy to enable many PKI applications. However, you might find that your PKI needs are too complex to be met by a simple rooted hierarchy. For example, you might need to extend your CA infrastructure to accommodate joint ventures, mergers, geographic, or other business requirements.

Figure 16.11 shows the steps involved in extending your CA infrastructure.

Figure 16.11   Extending Your CA Infrastructure