How to configure Apache

This document provides information on how to configure the Apache publishing profile to make it possible to install and publish certificates.

Requirements

• An Apache server with SSL parameters activated.
• A certificate generated and signed by a CA. More information in How to create a request and How to sign a request.
• A local credential on the Apache server with read and write permissions in the following directories:
  • /etc/ssl/certs/
  • /etc/ssl/private/
• A credential registered in Segura with the IP address or domain of the Apache server. More information on how to configure a credential in Segura in How to configure a credential in Segura.

Configure Apache

To configure Apache, see the following steps:

1. On Segura, in the navigation bar, hover over the Products menu and select Certificate Manager.
2. In the side menu, select Publishing > Publishing profiles.
3. In the actions button, select Apache.
4. In the Settings tab, enter the following information:
   1. In the Profile name *, enter the profile’s name.
   2. In the Credencial username, enter the credentials’ name.
   3. (Optional): Check the Use a registered credential to access all devices option and, in the Access credential registered in the system, select the access credential registered in Segura to be used.
5. Click Continue.
6. In the Apache tab, enter the following fields:
   1. In the Site field, enter the name of Apache’s server configuration file. For example: default-ssl.conf.
   2. In the Configuration file path field, enter the full path of the configuration file. For example: /etc/apache2/sites-available/default-ssl.conf.
   3. In the Port field, enter the port where the server is operating.
7. Click Continue.
8. In the Devices tab, select the Apache server.
   1. The device must be previously registered in Segura.
9. In the Review tab, review all information entered previously, and click Save.

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