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Computer SetupGuideFor NATA 2009 Test Centers
This document outlines the process of setting up the computers at Test Centers to
access NATA 2009 exam web application.
2009
Kshemankar Bhore
Version: 1.0
3/5/2009
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IntroductionWe are making some technological changes in the NATA server to improve the security and reliability of
it. The important changes are:
1. Machine Identification using Digital certificates.a. Access to NATA Server will be allowed only from specified computers. These specified
computers will be allotted a Digital certificate by the NATA Server, which must be
properly installed on each of these specified computers as per instructions given in this
document.
b. All the constituent members of NATA Exam will be given a schedule to request,download and install the digital certificates on computers approved by
NATA/NIASA/COA for accessing NATA Server.
2. Time restricted access to NATA Servera. NATA Constituent members can access the NATA Server only during specific time of the
day allotted to them.
b. Test Centers can access NATA Server between 0800 and 2000 Hrs of the day.c. Examiners can access NATA Server between 0600 and 0100 Hrs of the day.
The detailed procedure to obtain a digital certificate is given below. You are requested to follow the
schedule of certificate generation and installation. In case of any difficulty, please contact Mr
Kshemankar Bhore on +91 253 2570743, +91 9422245206, +91 9767612979.
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Pre-requisites for registration of computers for NATATo obtain a digital certificate from NATA Server, following requirements must be satisfied.
Computers must be running Windows XP SP2+ or Windows Vista SP1 with all the necessaryservice packs installed.
Your computer must be running at least Internet Explorer 6.0 or above. Your computer must have an Antivirus software installed and fully updated to the latest
antivirus definitions.
You computer must not have Google / MSN / yahoo toolbar installed. You must be able to login as an Administrator or through an account having administrator
privileges on the computer. You must use this same Username and Password to login to your
computer whenever you want to access NATA Web Application.
Naming Conventions for Name on Digital certificate will be as follows:o Center Code_yyy (Where yyy is a 3 digit serial number for the computers you want to
register starting from 001)
e.g. NSK001_001, NSK001_002 etc
You are using Internetexplorer 6.0 + on Windows
XP or Vista
The Date and Time on your
PC is current.
You have LABELED your PCs:CenterCode_yyy
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Installation of Root certificate from Council of ArchitectureWe have sent you the COA Root Certificate file along with this manual as an attachment in the email.
The filename is coa_root_cert.p7b
Save this file on your computer. Please remember the location where you are saving this file.
Now goto StartRun and enter MMC in the box that opens up.
The MMC console will open as shown below.
In the console, go to File Add/Remove Snap In.
From the box that opens up, click on Add button. It will open another box.
Here select Certificates and click on Add.
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Select Computer Account and click Next.
On the Select Computer page, select the Local Computer option and click Next.
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Click on Finish to add the Computer Account. You will again see the Add Certificate snap in box. In this
box again press Add.
Now select My User Account and click on Finish.
Click on OK to see the MMC which will look like the following image.
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Expand the Certificates Current User Node. Expand the Trusted Root Certification Authorities
node.
Right click on the certificates node All tasks Import
The Import certificate wizard will start. Click on next.
It will ask for the certificate to be imported. Click on the Browse button and navigate to the location
where you have saved the coa_root_cert.p7b file on your computer.
Please note that you select Files of Type as PKCS #7 Certificates.
Select the COA Root certificate file and click on Open.
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After clicking on Next button, you will be presented with the option to select the certificate Store.
Please ensure that the selection is exactly as shown in the figure below.
Click on Next Finish to complete the Certificate Import wizard.
In the MMC console, expand the Certificate (Local computer) node. Expand the Trusted Root Certificate
Authority Node.
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Right click on Certificates All Task Import.
The Import certificate wizard will start. Click on next.
It will ask for the certificate to be imported. Click on the Browse button and navigate to the location
where you have saved the coa_root_cert.p7b file on your computer.
Please note that you select Files of Type as PKCS #7 Certificates.
Select the COA Root certificate file and click on Open.
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After clicking on Next button, you will be presented with the option to select the certificate Store.
Please ensure that the selection is exactly as shown in the figure below.
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Requesting a Digital certificateTo request a Digital Certificate for use with NATA Server, please follow the procedure given below.
Open Internet Explorer 6.0 or above (DO NO USE FIREFOX or ANY OTHER BROWSER).
Open the following url.
https://www.kshemsoft.com/certsrv
Click on the Request a Certificate Link.
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On the Advanced Certificate Request page, enter the identifying information into the text boxes. You
must enter this identifying information when requesting a certificate as per the guidelines given to you
(and shown in the image). Select the Client Authentication Certificate option in the Type of Certificate
Needed drop down list.
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Enter the Test center name like NSK001_001. Refer to
Guideline above
Enter Test Center Incharge Email ID
Enter Test Center Name here
Enter City,
State Countr
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Select the options EXACTLY as shown in the image above.
Enter the information in the Friendly Name box as Centercode_yyy.
Verify once again that you have entered the information and selected the options exactly as per the
guidance images above.
Once verified and confirmed, click on the submit button.
You may be presented with a dialog box as shown below. Click on the OK button.
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You will be presented with the Certificate request pending page as shown below:
At this point, you shall note down the Request ID.
Note down this id.
After you colle
the request ID
from all the
computers to
connected to
NATA Server,
use Annexure
A to
communicate
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Installing a Digital certificateAfter you receive the confirmation from NATA Administrator, you shall proceed with the installation of
the certificate on the computer.
Please remember, this process has to be done on all the computers from which you have requested the
digital certificates.
Open Internet Explorer 6.0 or above (DO NO USE FIREFOX or ANY OTHER BROWSER).
Open the following url.
https://www.kshemsoft.com/certsrv
Click on View the status of a pending certificate request.
You will be shown the details of the certificate that you have requested. Click on that link.
Please DO NOT proceed beyond this point unless the NATA
administrator confirms approval of your Digital Certificate
Request. This confirmation will be done over telephone.
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It will show you the option ofInstall certificate.
Click on it to install the certificate.
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Setting up Internet Explorer for NATA exam web application accessOpen Internet explorer and enter the urlwww.nata.in.
Go to Tools Internet Options. Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level.
In the Security Settings Internet Zone, locate the setting parameter Display mixed content.
Select the option ofenable and click OK to come out of the windows.
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Accessing NATA exam web applicationTo access NATA Exam Web Application, point your Internet Explorer to:
https://www.nata.in/webapp
The browser will ask you to select the digital certificate to establish your identity. Select the certificate
issued to you by NATA server. Then click on OK
You will be presented with the login screen for NATA Web Application.
The NATA constituents (Test center coordinators, Test center supervisors, examiners, administrators)
will login with the username and password provided to them.
Please note that you shall not save the username and password when the browser provides an option
to do so.
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