What are some common uses for vserver Self-Signed Certificates?
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
- Vserver SSL certificate
Answer
- Vserver SSL self-signed certificates are created automatically when the vserver is created.
- The SSL protocol improves web access security by using a digital certificate to establish an encrypted connection between a web server and a browser.
- Some common uses for vserver Self-Signed certificates in ONTAP are as follows:
- For REST APIs
- For OnCommand System Manager (OCSM)
- For OnCommand Unified Manager (OCUM)
Additional Information
- TR-4569 - Security Hardening Guide for NetApp ONTAP 9
- How to renew an SSL certificate in ONTAP 9
- security certificate commands
- What is the impact of an expired digital certificate used for a Vserver?
- Will disabling a vserver SSL certificate impact CIFS shares in ONTAP 9?
- What is the purpose of AIQUM server-ca certificate being used by ONTAP?