Users Guide

118 Advanced Configuration of the iDRAC6
Frequently Asked Questions
When accessing the iDRAC6 Web-based interface, I get a security warning
stating the hostname of the SSL certificate does not match the hostname of
the iDRAC6.
The iDRAC6 includes a default iDRAC6 server certificate to ensure network
security for the Web-based interface and remote
RACADM features. When this
certificate is used, the Web browser displays a security warning because the
default certificate is issued to iDRAC6 default certificate which does not
match the host name of the iDRAC6 (for example, the IP address).
To address this security concern, upload a iDRAC6 server certificate issued to
the IP address or the iDRAC name of the iDRAC6. When generating the
certificate signing request (CSR) to be used for issuing the certificate,
ensure that the common name (CN) of the CSR matches the IP address
(if certificate issued to IP) of the iDRAC6 (for example, 192.168.0.120) or
the registered DNS iDRAC6 name (if certificate issued to iDRAC
registered name).
To ensure that the CSR matches the registered DNS iDRAC6 name:
1
In the System tree, click Remote Access .
2 Click the Configuration tab and then click Network .
3 In the Common Settings table:
a Select the Register iDRAC on DNS check box.
b In the DNS iDRAC Name field, enter the iDRAC6 name.
4 Click Apply Changes .
See "Securing iDRAC6 Communications Using SSL and Digital Certificates"
for more information about generating CSRs and issuing certificates.
Why are the remote
RACADM and Web-based services unavailable after a
property change?
It may take a while for the remote RACADM services and the Web-based
interface to become available after the iDRAC6 Web server resets.