SSL/TLS for Single-Instance Azure VM

V7.1.0

This workload is applicable for the creation, installation and renewal of a SSL/TLS certificate in a Single-Instance Azure VM (Linux or Windows) running a web server.

The web servers may include :

• Apache
• Apache Tomcat
• Nginx
• Microsoft IIS
• Other web servers and hosting systems

STEPS

Step 1 : Create the SSL/TLS Certificate

• Create the SSL/TLS certificate in the RCL SSL Portal by using either the :
  • Stand Alone option
  • Stand Alone SAN option
• The Stand Alone option allows for one domain on a certificate, the SAN options allow for two domains on a single certificate.

Step 2 : Install the SSL/TLS Certificate in a Web Server

• Install the SSL/TLS Certificate in a web server :
  • Apache
  • Apache Tomcat
  • NGINX
  • Microsoft IIS
  • Other web servers and hosting systems

Step 3 : Renewing a SSL/TLS Certificate

SSL/TLS Certificates will expire within 90 days. Follow these instructions to renew the certificate.

3.1 Manual Renewal

• Delete the SSL/TLS certificate in the RCL SSL Portal just before it expires
• Create a new certificate using the ‘Stand Alone’ or ‘Stand Alone SAN’ option
• Remove the old certificate and re-install the new one in your web server

3.2 Automatic Renewal

Automatic certificate renewal is supported with the HTTP Challenge Type using RCL SSL Http AutoRenew.