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Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Configuring the Switch for SSL Operation
Comments on Certificate Fields.
There are a number arguments used in the generation of a server certificate. table
Field Name | Description |
Valid Start Date | This should be the date you desire to begin using the SSL |
| functionality. |
Valid End Date | This can be any future date, however good security practices would |
| suggest a valid duration of about one year between updates of |
| passwords and keys. |
Common name | This should be the IP address or domain name associated with the |
| switch. Your web browser may warn you if this field does not match |
| the URL entered into the web browser when accessing the switch |
Organization | This is the name of the entity (e.g. company) where the switch is in |
| service. |
Organizational | This is the name of the |
Unit | switch is in service. |
City or location | This is the name of the city where switch is in service |
State name | This is the name of the state or province where switch is in service |
Country code | This is the ISO |
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For example, to generate a key and a new host certificate:
Generate New Key
Generate New Certificate
Enter certificate Arguments
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