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Hi Attila,
In the FTP server, we have the following configuration that allows for selecting multiple certificates, each with their own start and end date:
In the HTTP server configuration, there is only a dropdown. Just to clarify, you'd like the above mechanism implemented for the HTTP server adapter. Is this correct?
Looking forward to your response.
Thank you for your patience. We have been discussing this internally with our development and security experts.
We have some additional questions on your request. The original RFE body asks for one behavior, but your latest response mentions another behavior.
A couple of options:
Support multiple certificates with different time ranges. System automatically chooses the one that is not expired - avoid downtime when certs need to cut over due to expiry.
Support multiple certificates with different hostnames - SNI like behavior where system matches the client's certificate with a system certificate based on hostname in the hello handshake
Are any of the options above capturing what you are asking for? Did we get this correct or is there another option you are looking for?
Additional questions:
Are you using Sterling Secure Proxy where SSL is being terminated there?
Are you using another proxy service that terminates SSL?
I'm looking forward to your response. Once I can develop a clear picture of your request, I'll be able to let you know if we can add your idea to our future offering roadmap.
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We are currently reviewing this request with our technical team and will update the status once our analysis is complete.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your ideas to IBM. I truly value our relationship with you and appreciate your willingness to share details about your experience, your recommendations and ideas.
I need a little more information to understand your idea. Are you expecting to configure multiple system certificates for the HTTP Server adapter? A system certificate typically presents a single certificate at a time, so would you expect some kind of cut-over period where one certificate stops being used at a certain datetime and cuts over to a new certificate?