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 When you use the vSphere Client, you cannot connect to AppSpeed Servers that are located on different
vCenter Servers in a linked vCenter Server environment. You must use the vSphere Client to log in to each
vCenter Server on which AppSpeed Servers are located.
Extracting SSL Files
You can extract the SSL files from the Web server to obtain the SSL keys. The extraction procedure varies
according to the type of Web server. Following the extraction, you can upload the key file to AppSpeed Server,
as described in “Add an SSL Key” on page 17.
Extract SSL Files from an Apache Server
You can extract the SSL files from an Apache server.
Procedure
1 In the Apache conf directory, open the http.conf file.
The filename is commonly /etc/httpd/conf.d/ssl.conf or /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf.
2Locate the SSLCertificateKeyFile command on the SSL site.
3 Save a copy of the file that appears under SSLCertificateKeyFile as [cluster].key and transfer it
to the vSphere Client machine.
Extract SSL Files from a Microsoft IIS 6.0 Server
You can extract the SSL files from a Microsoft IIS 6.0 server. Files are extracted by exporting the IIS key file.
Following the extraction, you can transfer the PFX file to the vSphere Client machine and upload it to
AppSpeed Server, as described in “Add an SSL Key” on page 17.
Procedure
1 Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Internet Information System (IIS) Manager.
2 Expand the COMPUTERNAME (local computer) tree in the left pane, then expand the Web Site tree.
3Right-click Default Web Site and select Properties.
4 Select the Directory Security tab, then select the Server Certificate button.
5 Select Next, select Export the current certificate to a PFX file, and select Next again.
6 Select a file to which the exported certificate and key will be written, and select Next.
7 Type the password with which the key is to be encrypted.
During the export process, a password is requested to protect the key. If a password is assigned, note the
password. It is required when you import the key into AppSpeed.
8 Re-type the password in the Confirm Password text box and click Finish.
Extract SSL Files from a Microsoft IIS 7.0 Server
You can extract the SSL files from a Microsoft IIS 7.0 server. Files are extracted by exporting the IIS key file.
Following the extraction, you can transfer the PFX file to the vSphere Client machine and upload it to
AppSpeed Server, as described in “Add an SSL Key” on page 17.
Procedure
1 Select Start Programs > Administrative Tools > Internet Information System (IIS) Manager.
2 Expand the COMPUTERNAME (local computer) tree in the left pane and double-click the Server
Certificates icon in the middle pane.
3 Right-click the certificate and select Export.
A PFX file is created.