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.
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 |
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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 |