Linux+ Security: Implement an openSSL Certificate Server
In this lab, you’ll practice generating SSL certificates. When you’re finished, you’ll have a functional internal certificate authority.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
Get Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
Challenge
Generate a CA Signing Certificate
Use OpenSSL to create an RSA certificate to be used as the root Certification Authority (CA).
Challenge
Generate a Web Server Certificate
Generate a Certificate Signing Request from the web server, and sign that request on the CA server.
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Install the Web Server and Root CA Certificates
Copy the web server certificate and CA root certificate from the CA server, and install them on the web server. Test the certificates from a web browser.
Challenge
The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Familiarity with:
- Using Linux at the command-line
- SSL Certificate Management