Cisco 11503 - CSS Content Services Switch Configuration Guide

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Cisco Content Services Switch SSL Configuration Guide
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Configuring SSL Termination
This chapter describes the steps required to configure a CSS as a virtual SSL
server for SSL termination. It contains the following major sections:
• Overview of SSL Termination
• Creating an SSL Proxy List
• Adding a Description to an SSL Proxy List
• Configuring Virtual SSL Servers for an SSL Proxy List
• Activating and Suspending an SSL Proxy List
• Configuring a Service for SSL Termination
• Configuring a Content Rule for SSL Termination
Overview of SSL Termination
SSL termination in a CSS occurs when an SSL module, acting as a proxy server,
terminates an SSL connection from a client, and then establishes a TCP
connection to a server. When the module terminates the SSL connection, it
decrypts the data and sends the data as clear text to the CSS for a decision on load
balancing. The CSS transmits the data as clear text either to an HTTP server or
back to the SSL module for encryption to a configured back-end SSL server.

Cisco 11503 - CSS Content Services Switch Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	11503 - CSS Content Services Switch
Category	Switch
Language	English