ArcPy and SSL Certificates

Question

Hello,

I am trying to use arcPy (Python 2.7.13) to register a folder in ArcGIS Enterprise Server 10.5.1 on Windows 2012r2. I have verified my connection file works as well. My python script is based on the example here, which is also below

import arcpy

conn = "C:/config/myConnection.ags"
path = "C:/Data"

arcpy.AddDataStoreItem(conn, "FOLDER", "MYDIR", path, path)

When executing the script I am prompted to accept a cert like the image below

My question is there any way to configure ArcPy with a certificate, so that I do not receive this prompt? I've tried to import the ssl module and set both the cafile and SSL_CERT_FILE environment variables. Also, it seems that clicking either "Yes" or "No" in the Security Alert prompt both cause the script to work.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

KaiSteinicke1 · Answer

The problem is related to the servers certificate. As the message tells, you are trying to connect to the server using a name that does not match the servers certificate.

Try changing it to use the FQDN (Full Qualified Domain Name) of the server:

https://hostname.domain.name/webadaptor or

https://hostname.domain.name:6443/arcgis

Or click on "View Certificate" to find the "Issued To" field and use that.

Additional Info:

Suppress warnings from self-signed certificates—ArcGIS Server Administration (Windows) | ArcGIS Enterprise