Apache - Server Certificate Self-SignedThis covers how to enable SSL on The Uniform Server 8.0-Coral. The Uniform Server does not include a test server certificate/key pair, so a default installation has SSL disabled. The reason is one of security. A certificate/key pair must be unique to each server. After creating a new server certificate/key pair, SSL is automatically enabled in Apache's configuration file. Creating a self-signed certificateGenerating a self-signed certificate requires only a few mouse clicks. The “Server Certificate and Key generator” form has been pre-configured for a self-signed certificate there is no need to change these values just click “Run Generate” However if you wish you can change any of the defaults.
Alternative ScriptsThe Uniform Server provides three scripts to generate a server certificate and key pair.
Generate_server_cert_and_key.batThis script generates a self-signed server certificate and key pair. It assumes you have not changed the server name from its default of localhost. This allows the certificate and key to be automatically generated and installed without any user input. Note: The certificate signing request is not required and is deleted. Generate_server_cert_and_key.vbsThis script also generates a self-signed server certificate and key pair, but it assumes you have changed the server name from its default of localhost. A popup displays the current server name setting. You can either accept this displayed value or change it as required. Pressing OK in either case will generate and install the certificate and key. Note: The certificate signing request is not required and is deleted. Key_cert_gen.htaSelf-signed certificate: Signed certificate: Note 1: Copy both the server key, UniServer\usr\local\apache2\server_certs\ssl.key\server.key, and the returned signed certificate to a writable CD or USB memory stick for safekeeping. Note 2: For a free signed certificate check out the following page: Free server certificate Where to nextApache SSL Introduction and overview. Free server certificate How to obtain and install a free server certificate from StartCom |