windows-itpro-docs/windows/security/identity-protection/windows-firewall/checklist-implementing-a-certificate-based-isolation-policy-design.md

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Checklist Implementing a Certificate-based Isolation Policy Design (Windows 10)	Checklist Implementing a Certificate-based Isolation Policy Design	1e34b5ea-2e77-4598-a765-550418d33894	w10	deploy	library	security	brianlic-msft	08/17/2017

Checklist: Implementing a Certificate-based Isolation Policy Design

Applies to

• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2016

This parent checklist includes cross-reference links to important concepts about using certificates as an authentication option in either a domain isolation or server isolation design.

Note:  Complete the tasks in this checklist in order. When a reference link takes you to a procedure, return to this topic after you complete the steps in that procedure so that you can proceed with the remaining tasks in this checklist

Checklist: Implementing certificate-based authentication

Task	Reference
Review important concepts and examples for certificate-based authentication to determine if this design meets your deployment goals and the needs of your organization.	Identifying Your Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Deployment Goals Certificate-based Isolation Policy Design Certificate-based Isolation Policy Design Example Planning Certificate-based Authentication
Install the Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) role as an enterprise root issuing certification authority (CA). This step is required only if you have not already deployed a CA on your network.
Configure the certificate template for workstation authentication certificates.	Configure the Workstation Authentication Certificate Template
Configure Group Policy to automatically deploy certificates based on your template to workstation devices.	Configure Group Policy to Autoenroll and Deploy Certificates
On a test device, refresh Group Policy and confirm that the certificate is installed.	Confirm That Certificates Are Deployed Correctly