To generate OpenSSL-signed certificates for the VMware Cloud Foundation components you must first configure the certificate authority details.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, click Security > Certificate Authority.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Configure the settings and click Save.
    The settings for configuring an OpenSSL certificate authority.

    Setting

    Value

    Certificate Authority

    OpenSSL

    Common Name

    Specify the FQDN of the SDDC Manager appliance.

    Organizational Unit

    Use this field to differentiate between the divisions within your organization with which this certificate is associated.

    Organization

    Specify the name under which your company is known. The listed organization must be the legal registrant of the domain name in the certificate request.

    Locality

    Specify the city or the locality where your company is legally registered.

    State

    Enter the full name (do not abbreviate) of the state, province, region, or territory where your company is legally registered.

    Country

    Select the country where your company is registered. This value must use the ISO 3166 country code.