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Apache Web Server with OpenSSL, mod_ssl

! It is strongly recommended that the httpd.conf file is backed up before attempting modifications.

In the section of /usr/local/apache/conf/httpd.conf labeled , ensure that the following entries are correct:

  1. Enable / Disable SSL for this host
    SSLEngine on

  2. Certificate Paths:
    SSLCertificateFile /usr/local/apache/conf/ssl.crt/servername.crt
    SSLCertificateKeyFile /usr/local/apache/conf/ssl.key/servername.key
    SSLCertificateChainFile /usr/local/apache/conf/ssl.crt/ca.crt*

  3. If this is a new install, ensure the Servername entry contains the name of the server (same as Common Name from CSR creation)


* Only required if the Entrust Chain Certifcate was installed