Renewing SSL Certificates in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
Managing secure operations in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO) is crucial for enterprise-level environments. While working in a Dev environment, I recently encountered an issue while posting the packing slip for a Sales Order. After troubleshooting, I identified the problem was related to expired SSL certificates in a cloud-hosted environment.
SSL certificates in D365FO environments remain valid for one year. To maintain security and avoid disruptions, it’s necessary to renew these certificates regularly-a process called credential rotation, managed via the Lifecycle Services (LCS) portal. In this blog, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to resolve this issue through SSL certificate rotation.
Why SSL Certificate Rotation is Important
When deploying Dynamics 365 Finance Operations as a cloud-hosted environment, SSL certificates are used to encrypt data and ensure secure communication between servers. Expired certificates can disrupt functionality. Regular rotation of credentials is a best practice to maintain smooth operations and robust cybersecurity.
Step-by-Step Process to Rotate SSL Certificates in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
Here’s how you can resolve the issue and renew SSL certificates in your environment:
Step 1: Log into the LCS Environment
- a. Go to the Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS) portal and log in using your credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to the Implementation Project
- a. Select the Implementation Project related to the affected environment.
- b. Click on the Full Details option to access detailed settings.
Step 3: Initiate Credential Rotation
- a. Click on the Maintain dropdown menu and select Rotate Secrets.
Step 4: Rotate SSL Secrets Certificates
- a. From the options, choose Rotate SSL Secrets Certificates.
Step 5: Wait for the Process to Complete
- a. The rotation process will begin and may take a few minutes. You’ll notice a status indicator showing the process is in progress.
Step 6: Verify the Deployment Status
- a. Once the process completes, the status will update to Deployed. This confirms that the SSL certificates have been successfully renewed.
To conclude, regularly rotating SSL certificates not only resolves operational issues but also ensures compliance with enterprise-level cybersecurity practices.
By following the above steps, you can maintain the security and functionality of your Dynamics 365 Finance Operations cloud-hosted environments.
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