SSL Communication

Lets you specify whether you want to use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for inter-component communications. You can use both SSL and symmetric key encryption.

We recommended that you use both SSL (which uses public keys), and symmetric key encryption.

Certificate Settings

If you chose to use SSL, lets you specify what certificates to use.

We recommend that you use a certificate from a well-known Certificate Authority (CA).

Generate Certificate

Lets you create a self-signed certificate and key pair to use as a root certificate.

Although it is not recommended, you can use self-signed certificates.

If you use self-signed certificates you must allow their use on all hosts.

Change Certificate Settings

Lets you change certificate settings.

We strongly recommended that you change the settings from the default certificate and key pair.

You can also specify a password to protect the private key for the server certificate.

Existing Certificate

Lets you supply the information for the certificate you have installed.

Encryption Settings

Lets you set the encryption method and the key for symmetric encryption.

We strongly recommend that you change the encryption key from its default setting.