Install EJBCA Software Stack

Before installing EJBCA Software Stack, decide on the purpose of your deployment.

The installation procedure differs depending on whether you are setting up your first instance, deploying additional instances, or installing your EJBCA instance as a Registration Authority (RA) or Validation Authority (VA).

Install EJBCA as CA with a Management CA

Choose this option when installing your first instance of EJBCA.

This setup creates a fully functioning instance of EJBCA, including signed management credentials and an internal administrative CA, which will be used to manage all future nodes of EJBCA.

See Install EJBCA as CA with a Management CA

Install EJBCA as a CA without a Management CA

Choose this option when installing additional EJBCA CA instances in your environment.

In this setup, you will import the Management CA, trust store, and credentials created when you created your first instance.

See Install EJBCA as a CA without a Management CA.

Install EJBCA as an RA or VA

Select this option to install your EJBCA instance as a Registration Authority (RA) or Validation Authority (VA).

Similar to the previous step, a RA or VA need to have credentials, trust stores, and the Management CA imported in order to function. Following this step, you will find instructions on how to connect your RA or VA to the CA so that it can perform its tasks.

See Install EJBCA as an RA or VA.