Configure HTTPS Binding

Setting up HTTPS binding is essential for securing the communication between the Visual Guard Web Console and its users.

HTTPS ensures that all data exchanged is encrypted, protecting sensitive information from potential threats.

To enable HTTPS, you must configure SSL certificates, which authenticate the identity of the web server and establish a secure, encrypted connection. This guide will take you through the steps to bind your website to HTTPS, ensuring both encryption and trust through the proper use of certificates.

To configure an IIS website for HTTPS binding with a certificate specifically for the Visual Guard WebConsole, follow these steps:

1. Obtain an SSL Certificate

• Ensure you have a valid SSL certificate issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). This certificate must include both the public and private keys.

2. Install the SSL Certificate on the Server

• Open IIS Manager on the server where Visual Guard WebConsole is installed.
• In the left-hand Connections pane, click on the server name.
• Double-click on Server Certificates in the middle pane.
• In the Actions pane on the right, click Import if you have the .pfx file or Complete Certificate Request if you have a .cer file.
• Browse to your certificate file, provide any required password (for .pfx), and complete the import process.

3. Configure HTTPS Binding for Visual Guard WebConsole

• In IIS Manager, expand the server node, then expand Sites, and select Visual Guard WebConsole site.
• Click on Binding in the right-hand Actions pane under Edit Site.
• In the Site Bindings window, click Add.
• In the Add Site Binding dialog:
  • Type: Select https.
  • IP address: Choose the appropriate IP address or leave it as All Unassigned.
  • Port: Enter 443 (default port for HTTPS).
  • Host name: Optionally specify the hostname if applicable.
  • SSL certificate: Select the SSL certificate you imported earlier.
• Click OK to add the binding.

4. Enforce HTTPS on Visual Guard WebConsole (Optional)

• Select the Visual Guard WebConsole site in IIS Manager.
• Double-click SSL Settings in the feature view.
• Check the box labeled Require SSL to enforce HTTPS.
• Click Apply in the Actions pane on the right.

5. Restart the IIS Services

• After configuring HTTPS binding, restart IIS to apply the changes. Select the server node in IIS Manager and click Restart in the Actions pane.

6. Test the Configuration

• Open a web browser and navigate to your Visual Guard WebConsole using https://yourdomain.com/webconsole. Ensure that the connection is secured by the certificate and that the site loads correctly over HTTPS.

By following these steps, you will ensure that the Visual Guard WebConsole is properly configured to use HTTPS, securing communication between users and the web application.