Here are some common drivers for deploying ACME in a production environment:
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Full automation of key and certificate management
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Desire to get server-side monitoring and alerting
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More structured process for requesting certificates to edge devices or printers
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Streamlined interaction between requesters and administrators
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Aiming to use an arbitrary ACME client to interact with private or public trusted CAs
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Possibility to combine software as a service and on-premise installations
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Audit-friendly reporting to assure compliance, and enhance incident management