SSL certificate configuration
The following sections provide the steps for implementing the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol within IT Analytics. SSL can be used when communicating with the Portal and for data collection communication. In addition to SSL configuration details, this section provides instructions to create a self-signed certificate and to add a virtual interface to a Linux server. A sample of a default Apache SSL configuration file is also provided.
These instructions have been validated, but there are many variations in the method used to implement SSL. This document is meant only as a guide to one implementation approach and it may not be applicable in all situations. Implementing SSL requires knowledge of the underlying technology.
Note:
While these steps include directions for generating a temporary, self-signed certificate, you should obtain the certificate from a third-party provider rather than using the self-signed certificate.