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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 5997

Message: The host certificate cannot be registered. The certificate must contain the Client Authentication and Server Authentication attributes in the Extended Key Usage field.

Explanation: The third-party certificate that you want to register requires the Client Authentication and the Server Authentication attributes in the Extended Key Usage field for successful registration.

Recommended Action: Ensure that the third-party certificate that you want to register contains the Client Authentication and the Server Authentication attributes in the Extended Key Usage field. Do the following, as appropriate:

  • Run the following command:

    openssl x509 -in certificatepath -text -noout -purpose
    
    • If the certificate contains both the Client Authentication and the Server Authentication attributes, the following output is displayed:

      Certificate purposes:
      SSL client: Yes
      SSL server: Yes

      Try to register the third-party certificate again.

    • If one or both of the attributes are missing, contact your security administrator to resolve the issue.

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