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You can write policy modules in the C, C++, or Visual Basic programming language. The required Microsoft compiler is available in Visual C++ version 5.0 or later or in Visual Basic version 5.0 or later. An enterprise certification authority (CA) should use only the Microsoft-provided enterprise policy module.
You must implement ICertPolicy when writing a custom policy module. Additionally, you must implement ICertManageModule when writing a custom policy module.
Policy modules can call methods from ICertServerPolicy to assist in the processing of a certificate request; ICertServerPolicy allows properties and certificate extensions to be set and retrieved.
For more information, see the following topics.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Setting Certificate Properties | Setting the properties of a certificate |
| Writing Custom Exit Modules | Writing custom exit modules |
| Writing Custom Extension Handlers | Writing custom extension handlers |