Setting up SSLΒΆ
SSL support can be enabled for the Plixer Replicator during the initial deployment process. Alternatively, a user can run the /home/replicator/conf/enable_ssl.sh script to enable SSL at a later time.
Important
An active Internet connection is required to download the latest OpenSSL and httpd packages.
The script will walk the user through the creation of a self-signed SSL certificate, and the following information will be required:
Name Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Country name |
The two-letter ISO abbreviation for a country example: US = United States |
State / province |
The state/province where the organization is located (no abbreviations) example: Maine |
City / locality |
The city where the organization is located (no abbreviations) example: Kennebunk |
Organization |
The full legal name of the organization example: Plixer |
Email address |
The email address for the CA (whom to contact) example: someone@your.domain |
Common name |
URL to attach to the certificate example: 10.1.1.19 or replicator.company.com |
Extra attributes |
A challenge password and an optional company name can be added to the certificate request |