Setting up SSL

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.

As part of the process, the script will walk the user through the creation of a self-signed SSL certificate.

Enter the following information when prompted to create the certificate:

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