Setting up and starting SSL

Setting up SSL enables Data ONTAP to generate a self-signed certificate.

Steps

1. Enter the following command: secureadmin setup ssl
2. Enter information when Data ONTAP prompts you.

   To use the default settings, press Enter at each of the prompts.

   Data ONTAP generates a self-signed certificate and keys, and places them in the /etc/keymgr directory.

3. Enter Y if the information is correct or N if any of the information is incorrect.

   If you enter Y, Data ONTAP generates two files and saves them in the /etc/keymgr directory:

   • A self-signed certificate called secureadmin.der
   • A certificate signing request called secureadmin.pem

   If you enter N, Data ONTAP repeats the prompts.