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Configure StorageGRID certificates for FabricPool

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For S3 clients that perform strict hostname validation and don't support disabling strict hostname validation, such as ONTAP clients using FabricPool, you can generate or upload a server certificate when you configure the load balancer endpoint.

Before you begin

  • You have specific access permissions.

  • You are signed in to the Grid Manager using a supported web browser.

About this task

When you create a load balancer endpoint, you can generate a self-signed server certificate or upload a certificate that is signed by a known certificate authority (CA). In production environments, you should use a certificate that is signed by a known CA. Certificates signed by a CA can be rotated non-disruptively. They are also more secure because they provide better protection against man-in-the-middle attacks.

The following steps provide general guidelines for S3 clients that use FabricPool. For more detailed information and procedures, see Configure StorageGRID for FabricPool.

Steps

  1. Optionally, configure a high availability (HA) group for FabricPool to use.

  2. Create an S3 load balancer endpoint for FabricPool to use.

    When you create an HTTPS load balancer endpoint, you are prompted to upload your server certificate, certificate private key, and optional CA bundle.

  3. Attach StorageGRID as a cloud tier in ONTAP.

    Specify the load balancer endpoint port and the fully qualified domain name used in the CA certificate you uploaded. Then, provide the CA certificate.

    Note If an intermediate CA issued the StorageGRID certificate, you must provide the intermediate CA certificate. If the StorageGRID certificate was issued directly by the Root CA, you must provide the Root CA certificate.