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Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Prerequisite for Using SSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Steps for Configuring and Using SSL for
Switch and Client Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
General Operating Rules and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
1. Assign Local Login (Operator) and Enable (Manager) Password . 7-7
2. Generate the Switch’s Server Host Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
3. Enable SSL on the Switch and Anticipate SSL
Browser Contact Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Common Errors in SSL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
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