There are multiple ways for you to create a self-signed certificate. The steps in this topic include KeyStore Explorer, a free third-party utility. This product is not supported by IDERA and is only an example. |
IDERA Dashboard must be installed prior to performing this task. |
IDERA users in environments that have not yet added a certificate signed by a Certification Authority (CA) receive a warning message in their browser each time they attempt to open the SSL version of the IDERA Dashboard. Note that the default certificate provided with an IDERA product is not signed by any well-known CA and is intended only for use in testing purposes ONLY. You can resolve this issue by adding a signed CA using the steps provided in Run IDERA Dashboard over TLS or SSL, or you can use the following steps to resolve this issue at no certificate cost.
To resolve the certificate message at no cost
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Type and confirm the password you want to use for the key pair, and then click OK.
This password must match the password entered in step 6. |
In this case, type the following password in both input boxes:password
KeyStore Explorer displays a message stating that the key pair generation is successful.
Click OK on the certificate details window to close it.
Open Certificate Manager by pressing Win+R to summon the Run dialog box, type certmgr.msc, and press ENTER.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Right-click on the Trusted Root Certification Authorities > Certificate node and select All Tasks > Import.
On the Certificate Import Wizard, click Next.
Select the certificate that was exported and click Open.
Click Next.
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