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May 10, 2022

Technical Tip: 'Failed to read' error in system update settings

  • May 10, 2022
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Description

This article describes errors generated when testing system update settings.

 

The following error is presented:

 

Failed to read from Auto-Definition Directory. - PKIX path validation failed: java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: validity check failed

 

This occurs when using HTTPS protocol.

Scope FortiNAC versions 8.x and 9.x.
Solution

Change host value from 'update.bradfordnetworks.com' to 'fnac-updates.fortinet.net'.

 

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