Enterprise CA option Greyed out

[Superd04]

Hi,

I am trying to install a new enterprise root CA on my windows server 2008 r2 system, but the enterprise option is always greyed out. i read that i need to be logged in with an 'enterprise admin' account or else it will remain greyed out.. how can i confirm my account is 'enterprise admin' account.. as i know it is def a local admin.. should a local admin account be sufficient to create enterpreise ca?

The server is just a base install (i.e. not a DC etc) and was originally setup and put on the domain, but has since been removed from the domain and left in a workgroup, as it is a DMZ internet facing sever, which doesnt require domain membership.

Might the addition and removal of the server have caused some underlying problems.. or has anyone else got any light they can shed on why enterprise option is greyed out??



Thanks guys

 

[Superd04]

sorted!

 

[kmcferrin]

You should always note the answer to your question. Sometimes people will run into the issue and might come here from a Google search looking for the answer.

I'm assuming that you discovered that you cannot have an Enterprise CA without it being a domain member.



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[Superd04]

yes.. thanks

i was mis advised from get go... now sorted!!