Hey Guys,
So I was trying to build my own self signed ssl cert using openssl-win32 and upload it to a esxi 5.1 box.
I created the cert according to http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2015499
Once I restart management agents the HTTPS-daemon proxy is not running with error -
Component sfcb-HTTPS-Daem not running, Restarting sfcbd.
I obviously lost https and vclient access to the box. Further troubleshooting told me that it wants me to enter PEM Pass phrase. This I found out by telneting to the server over 902 gives me a PEM Pass phrase prompt. So clearly https cannot start as it is being blocked by this pass phrase is my guess.
I know that I can remove the certs from ssh and run /sbin/generate-certificates and then get back to my default vmware certs but I want my certs to work and fix this issue.
Please advise.
Thanks
RJ