Replacing Unexpired Certificates for VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.18.x
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Issue/Introduction
This article provides the necessary steps and resources to replace a certificate that is approaching its expiration date for VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.18.x.
Symptoms
- Certificate for Aria Operations for Logs is nearing expiration.
- Need to proactively rotate certificates before they expire to maintain secure communication and service availability.
Environment
- Product: VMware Aria Operations for Logs
- Version: 8.18.x
- Management Tool: VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle (LCM)
Resolution
Note: Ensure you have a valid backup or snapshot of the environment before performing certificate replacement operations.
To replace the existing certificate with a newly signed one, follow the two-stage process detailed below. These procedures are managed via VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.
1. Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
Before replacing the certificate, you must generate a CSR through Aria Suite Lifecycle. Detailed instructions on generating a CSR and managing certificates can be found in the official documentation:
2. Replace the Certificate
Once you have obtained the newly signed certificate from your Certificate Authority (CA), proceed with the replacement process for the Aria Operations for Logs environment:
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