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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) configuration options

HPE Service Manager supports several different Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) configurations that you can use to protect communications between the server and clients. The following is a list of the most common SSL configurations in order of increasing security and setup required:

Configuration Type SSL encryption? Server credentials authenticated? Client credentials authenticated? Client can bypass login screen? Additional certificates required
Required SSL encryption Required
Set from server
Yes No No • Certificate authority certificate
• Server certificate
Required SSL encryption and client authentication Required
Set from server
Yes Yes No • Certificate authority certificate
• Server certificate
• Web tier certificate
• Windows client certificates
Required SSL encryption and trusted clients Required
Set from server
Yes Yes No • Certificate authority certificate
• Server certificate
• Web tier certificate
• Windows client certificates