SSL/TLS certificate configuration
The following sections use the legacy and familiar reference to the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol within NetBackup IT Analytics. In reality, the NetBackup IT Analytics communications are configured to utilize the newer and much more secure TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols. This document retains the familiar "SSL" terminology. In addition to SSL/TLS configuration details, this section provides (optional) instructions to create a self-signed certificate and to (optionally) add a virtual interface to the portal server.
While these instructions have been validated, there are many variations in the method used to implement SSL. This document is meant only as a guide to one implementation approach and it may not be applicable in all situations.
Note:
While directions for generating a self-signed certificate are provided in this documentation, Cohesity recommends the use of a certificate issued by a certificate authority (CA) rather than using a self-signed certificate. When self-signed certificates are used, it requires the additional step of copying and registering the self-signed certificate on every Data Collector.