Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:05:57 +0700 (ICT) From: Olivier Nicole <Olivier.Nicole@cs.ait.ac.th> To: kline@thought.org Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: need insights with openssl.... Message-ID: <200911240505.nAO55vmu067347@banyan.cs.ait.ac.th> In-Reply-To: <20091124045323.GA51923@thought.org> (message from Gary Kline on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:53:26 -0800) References: <20091124045323.GA51923@thought.org>
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> We need to generate SSL keys for the Apache server. I usually follow the FAQ of modssl (modssl.org); that's where I found the most usefull sample of openssl commands. I just cut and paste. The signing of certificate is not done by me though. > One other thing that is confusing is what openssl has to do > with apache. Pointers to any tutorials or other documentation > would be a huge help. If you want Apache to serve encrypted contents (httpS, port 443) then your Apache server needs a certificate, and you can use openssl to generate the said certificate. If you don't plan to server encrupted contents, you don't have to worry about openssl. Bests, Olivier
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