Importing an SSL Certificate for SOTI Snap Data Access Controller

By default, the SOTI Snap Data Access Controller (DAC) uses an insecure HTTP connection between the SOTI Snap application and its DAC endpoints. This sends plain text messages that are vulnerable to threats. You can upload an SSL certificate to use the more secure HTTPS protocol for an added layer of encryption and verification.

Before you begin

Tip: In a production environment, SOTI recommends enabling HTTPS to secure your data.

Procedure

  1. Log into the SOTI Snap DAC web console. Then, select the Certificate tab.
    The Certificate tab displays the uploaded certificate and key
  2. In the Certificate tab, upload the SSL certificate:
    Important: You must upload both a certificate file and a key file.
    Restriction: Encrypted key files are not supported.
    1. For Add Certificate, select Choose File and navigate to the certificate file. It is strongly recommended to use a certificate signed by a certificate authority. The certificate type must be .der, .pem, .crt, or .cer.
    2. For Add Key, select Choose File and navigate to the key file. The key file must be .key or .pem.
    3. Select Load Certificate. If the certificate is successfully uploaded, the following information appears:
      • Issuer
      • Expiration date
      • Common name
      • Thumbprint
  3. Select Save Certificate.

Results

The SOTI Snap DAC saves the SSL certificate, enabling you to use HTTPS when creating or editing a DAC service (see Creating a New Service for SOTI Snap Data Access Controller).