SSL on Ubuntu

I just install SSL configuration on my backup server for security reason & i have made it with Mr. Mike how to.

Currently my machine running on Ubuntu 10.10 with Apache2 & Backuppc

Below step by step how to :

Setting up SSL with Ubuntu 8.10 is a simple process but it does have a few gotchas that you need to be aware of. The setup has changed from 8.04. One issue is that the +CompatEnvVars is no longer used as it created a bug in 8.10 and you will have to enable the default-ssl site to get everything working.

First, log on to your server Install Apache:

sudo apt-get install apache2

Change to the /etc/apache2/mods-available directory and look at the available modules. Then change to the /etc/apache2/mods-enabled directory to see what modules are enabled:

cd /etc/apache2/mods-available
ls
cd /etc/apache2/mods-enabled
ls

Now, install and enable SSL:

sudo a2enmod ssl
sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 force-reload

Change to the default webserver directory, and create a simple web page:
cd /var/www
sudo vim index.html

Add the following content:

Save and exit. On your own local computer, open a tab or window for your web browser. For the URL, enter:

http://IP_address_of_my_server

You should be able to view your web page. Now, you’ll want to encrypt your site. Create the server encryption keys:

cd /etc/apache2
sudo openssl genrsa -des3 -out server.key 1024

Use this set of keys to create a certificate request:

sudo openssl req -new -key server.key -out server.csr

When asked to input data, use your imagination to create something appropriate. Be sure to write down your passphrase. Use this request to create your self-signed certificate:

sudo openssl x509 -req -days 365 -in server.csr -signkey server.key -out server.crt

Install the key and certificate:

sudo cp server.crt /etc/ssl/certs/
sudo cp server.key /etc/ssl/private/

Open the “defaults” file for editing:

cd /etc/apache2/sites-available
sudo vim default-ssl

This file is basically set up but you will want to uncomment the SSLOptions line and also change the SSLCertificate lines to reflect the location and name of your new information.

SSLEngine on
SSLOptions +FakeBasicAuth +ExportCertData +StrictRequire
SSLCertificateFile /etc/ssl/certs/server.crt
SSLCertificateKeyFile /etc/ssl/private/server.key

The port 443 is enabled when you use SSL so that is ready to go.

Enable the default SSL site:
sudo a2ensite default-ssl

If you do not enable the default-ssl you will get this error:
“ssl_error_rx_record_too_long apache”

Restart Apache.

sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart

You now be able to see your web site running on https

Thanks & credit to : http://beginlinux.com/blog/2009/01/ssl-on-ubuntu-810-apache2/ & Mr. Mike