Server Admin: Certificate Icon Disappearing

When I launch Server Admin 10.6.3 on my powerbook in order to connect to my OS X Server 10.5.8, I am unable to add Certificates.
Initially, when the server isn't connected yet, the "Certificate Icon" appears in the toolbar:
(Overview) (Logs) (File Sharing) (Server Updates) (Certificates) (Access) (Settings)
but as soon as it connects (green dot), the icon disappears:
(Overview) (Logs) (File Sharing) (Server Updates) (Access) (Settings)
Has anyone experienced this, or have any tips on where I can look for answers?

I also am having this problem in Server Admin for 10.6.4. No solutions?

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