Object identifiers (also known as OIDs) are numbers that identify an object class or attribute. An object identifier is represented as a dotted decimal string, such as 1.2.3.4, with each dot representing a new branch in the hierarchy.
Object identifiers are organized into an industry-wide global hierarchy. Registration authorities issue root object identifiers to individuals or organizations, who manage the hierarchy below their root object identifier.
Object identifiers must be unique within an enterprise.
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To create a new object identifier |
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Open the Certificate Templates snap-in.
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In the details pane, right-click the certificate template that you want to change, and then click Properties.
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On the Extensions tab, click Application Policies, and then click Edit.
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In Edit Application Policies Extension, click Add.
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In Add Application Policy, click New.
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Provide the requested information.