SSL Certificate Management

SSL Certificate Management System

Hawiyat provides a robust SSL certificate management system with multiple options to secure your applications. This guide details the available certificate options and their implementation procedures.

Certificate Options

We offer three comprehensive certificate management solutions:

1. Provider-Managed Certificates (None)

• Allows DNS provider's native SSL implementation
• Zero configuration required from Hawiyat
• Automatic certificate management by provider
• Seamless integration with provider's security features

2. Let's Encrypt Integration

• Automated certificate generation and renewal
• Zero-cost SSL implementation
• Industry-standard security
• Automatic domain validation

3. Custom SSL Certificates

• Support for third-party certificates
• Advanced configuration options
• Enterprise-grade security features
• Custom validation methods

Detailed Implementation

Provider-Managed Setup (None)

When selecting the None option:

1. Configuration

   • No tlsResolver assignment
   • Provider handles SSL implementation
   • Automatic certificate management
   • Zero manual intervention required

2. Provider Integration

   • Works with Adex Cloud's SSL system
   • Compatible with OVH's SSL offering
   • Native integration with Hawiyat.org certificates

Let's Encrypt Integration

Overview

Let's Encrypt provides automated, free SSL certificates with enterprise-grade security. Our integration offers:

1. Automated Management

   • Zero-touch certificate generation
   • Automatic renewal process
   • Real-time status monitoring
   • Immediate deployment
   • Failure recovery systems

2. Technical Specifications

   • 90-day certificate validity
   • RSA and ECDSA key support
   • Automatic key rotation
   • Multi-domain support
   • Wildcard certificate capabilities

Implementation Process

Standard Setup

1. Initial Configuration

   • Select Let's Encrypt in Hawiyat
   • Enable HTTPS option
   • Verify domain ownership
   • Configure DNS records
   • Wait for propagation

2. Verification Steps

   • Confirm DNS resolution
   • Validate certificate installation
   • Check HTTPS accessibility
   • Verify certificate chain
   • Test SSL configuration

Provider-Specific Configuration

Adex Cloud Setup

1. DNS Configuration

   • Access Adex Cloud console
   • Navigate to DNS settings
   • Add required verification records
   • Wait for DNS propagation
   • Verify record creation

2. Certificate Implementation

   • Select Let's Encrypt in Hawiyat
   • Enable HTTPS
   • Configure security settings
   • Verify certificate installation
   • Test secure connection

OVH Cloud Integration

1. Initial Setup

   • Access OVH control panel
   • Configure DNS settings
   • Add validation records
   • Set security parameters
   • Update DNS configuration

2. Certificate Deployment

   • Choose Let's Encrypt option
   • Enable HTTPS protocol
   • Verify certificate issuance
   • Test secure access
   • Monitor certificate status

Advanced Configuration

Certificate Management

1. Monitoring

   • Real-time status checks
   • Expiration monitoring
   • Renewal tracking
   • Error notification
   • Performance metrics

2. Troubleshooting

   • Certificate validation
   • DNS verification
   • HTTPS connectivity
   • SSL handshake
   • Security protocols

Custom SSL Certificates

Implementation Options

1. Manual Certificate Installation

   • Upload certificate files
   • Configure private keys
   • Set up certificate chains
   • Define trust anchors
   • Configure intermediate certificates

2. Certificate Requirements

   • Valid SSL certificate
   • Private key file
   • Certificate chain
   • Root certificate
   • Intermediate certificates

Configuration Steps

1. Initial Setup

   • Prepare certificate files
   • Configure Traefik settings
   • Set up private keys
   • Define certificate paths
   • Configure security parameters

2. Advanced Settings

   • Custom cipher suites
   • TLS version control
   • Security headers
   • HSTS configuration
   • OCSP stapling

Security Best Practices

Certificate Management

1. Regular Monitoring

   • Certificate status checks
   • Expiration tracking
   • Security audits
   • Performance monitoring
   • Error logging

2. Security Measures

   • Key rotation schedule
   • Backup procedures
   • Access controls
   • Audit logging
   • Incident response

Maintenance Procedures

1. Regular Tasks

   • Certificate renewal
   • Security updates
   • Configuration backups
   • Performance optimization
   • System monitoring

2. Emergency Procedures

   • Certificate revocation
   • Rapid replacement
   • Incident response
   • Backup restoration
   • Security patches