What preparatory steps do I need to perform before having SSL set up on my local server?

• Product: Aleph
• Product Version: 20, 21, 22, 23
• Relevant for Installation Type: Dedicated-Direct, Direct, Local, Total Care

Question    
I want to have my local Ex Libris application or PDS working with https (SSL). What preparatory steps do I need to perform?

Answer    
Upload the following three files, given to you by your SSL provider, to your server: 

1) An SSL Certificate file (with a .crt extension)

2) An SSL Certificate key file (with a .key extension)

3) An SSL Certificate chain file (with a .crt extension)
 

• Article last edited: 26-Jun-2016