How to create (SSL) Self Signed certificate for IBM HTTP Server ?

1. Start the IHS instance:


2. Access the WebServer from Web Browser:
Hit the URI - http://www.ibmlab.com/
Note: URI is not secured with SSL

3. To create self signed certificate:

 
4. Edit the httpd.conf file with below settings:
 
5. Start the IHS Instance:
 
6. Access the WebServer from Web Browser:
Hit the URI - https://www.ibmlab.com/
Note: URI is secured with SSL
 
GOOD you are now successfully created the self signed certificate for IBM HTTP Server, now the site is secured with SSL.

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