Configuring SSL (HTTPS) communication for the Ghost Solution Suite Web Console
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Issue/Introduction
You would like to enable SSL (HTTPS) communication when accessing your Ghost Solution Suite Web Console. By default this only works over HTTP.
Environment
Release: 3.3
Resolution
The following information was tested using a self-signed certificate. This is fine for testing purposes in a development environment, but it's recommended that you acquire a more secure certificate.
On the GSS server follow the steps from the following website to create a self-signed certificate, or use whatever method you like. How to Create a Self Signed Certificate in IIS
Once the certificate has been created, create a new binding on the default website in IIS:
In this example, we left the Host name field blank. You can fill this out with your GSS server's FQDN.
Next, on the default website > SSL Settings, we require SSL and accept client certificates.
When done, run an IISReset from an elevated command prompt.
Now you can use HTTPS to access the web console:
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