4.3.2.1. Generating Self Signed Test Certificates with OpenSSL

This is how you can generate self signed certificates using OpenSSL

1) Download OpenSsl here - https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html

2) Create a new folder where you will create the key

3) Navigate to the folder open a cmd prompt and run openssl.exe

4) At the prompt Openssl > run the following commands:

a. dhparam -check -text -out dh2048.pem 2048 (this will take a long time)

b. genrsa -des3 -out server.key 1024

c. req -new -key server.key -out server.csr

5) Escape openssl (exit command) to return to the cmd prompt and type the following:

a. Copy server.key server.key.org

6) Run openssl.exe again and at the prompt Openssl > run the following commands:

a. rsa -in server.key.org -out server.key (This removes the passphrase)

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

7) Exit Openssl and run the following command at the cmd prompt:

a. Type server.crt server.key server.crt > server.pem

You will now have generated the server.pem file to use with ChronoScan