Generate a Key & Certificate Using GUI

  1. Log in to the BIG-IP Configuration utility.

  2. In the Main tab, select System > Certificate Management > Traffic Certificate Management. The Traffic Certificate Management screen will be displayed.

  3. Click on the Create button.

  4. Enter a name for the SSL certificate in the Name field.

  5. Select Self from the Issuer drop-down.

  6. Enter the other details from the Certificate Properties section as required.

  7. In Key Properties, select NetHSM from the Security Type drop-down.

  8. Select auto from the NetHSM Partition drop-down.

  9. Select the Algorithm from the Key Type drop-down.

  10. Select a key size from the Size drop-down.

  11. Click on the Finished button.

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Generate a Self-Signed Certificate

  1. Click on the generated certificate name. A screen will open with the Certificate and Key tabs. Click on the Key tab to see the generated key details.

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Key Details