Generating an SSL certificate for the NVIDIA DGX A100 involves several steps, which can be accomplished either by using the DGX A100's built-in SSL generation feature or by manually creating a self-signed certificate using OpenSSL. Here's a detailed guide on both methods:
Using the DGX A100's Built-in SSL Generation
1. Access the BMC Interface: Connect to the DGX A100's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) interface. This is typically done via a web interface or through SSH.
2. Navigate to SSL Settings: From the BMC interface, navigate to the SSL settings page. This is usually found under a "Settings" or "Security" section.
3. Generate SSL Certificate: On the SSL settings page, there should be an option to generate a new SSL certificate. Click on this option.
4. Enter Certificate Details: You will be prompted to enter various details for the certificate, including:
- Common Name (CN): This should be the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of your server or the name you want to secure.
- Organization (O): The name of your organization.
- Organization Unit (OU): The department or unit within your organization.
- City or Locality (L) and State or Province (ST): These are mandatory fields for the location of your organization.
5. Save the Certificate: Once you've entered all the required details, click "Save" to generate the certificate. The DGX A100 will create a new SSL certificate based on your input.
Manually Creating a Self-Signed SSL Certificate
If you prefer to manually generate a self-signed SSL certificate, you can use OpenSSL. Here's how:
1. Install OpenSSL: Ensure that OpenSSL is installed on your system. If not, you can install it using your package manager (e.g., `apt-get install openssl` on Ubuntu).
2. Generate Private Key:
Use the following command to generate a 2048-bit RSA private key:
bash
openssl genrsa -out dgx_a100.key 2048
This command creates a file named `dgx_a100.key`.
3. Generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
Next, generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using the private key:
bash
openssl req -new -key dgx_a100.key -out dgx_a100.csr
You will be prompted to enter various details for the certificate, similar to those mentioned in the built-in method. Ensure the Common Name matches your server's FQDN.
4. Generate Self-Signed Certificate:
Finally, generate a self-signed certificate using the CSR and private key:
bash
openssl x509 -req -days 365 -in dgx_a100.csr -signkey dgx_a100.key -out dgx_a100.crt
This command creates a self-signed certificate (`dgx_a100.crt`) valid for 365 days.
5. Upload the Certificate: If necessary, upload the generated certificate (`dgx_a100.crt`) and private key (`dgx_a100.key`) to your DGX A100's BMC interface. The exact steps for uploading may vary depending on your BMC interface.
Notes
- Self-Signed Certificates: While self-signed certificates provide encryption, they may trigger browser warnings since they are not issued by a trusted Certificate Authority.
- Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates: For production environments, consider purchasing a certificate from a trusted CA to avoid browser warnings.
By following these steps, you can generate and use an SSL certificate for your NVIDIA DGX A100, enhancing the security of your server communications.
Citations:
[1] https://docs.digital.ai/teamforge/docs/generatesslcerts
[2] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/pdf/dgxa100-user-guide.pdf
[3] https://docs.gandi.net/en/ssl/create/create_certificate.html
[4] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgxa100-user-guide/using-the-bmc.html
[5] https://github.com/devsentient/dgx-a100-hyperplane-docs
[6] https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/ssl-certificate-self
[7] https://www.manualslib.com/products/Nvidia-Dgx-A100-11150393.html
[8] http://wiki.orc.gmu.edu/mkdocs/DGX_A100_User_Guide/
[9] https://help.tableau.com/current/server/en-us/ssl_cert_create.htm
[10] http://cdn.cnetcontent.com/2f/68/2f6888a0-063f-4d76-94e4-8666b7619dfd.pdf
[11] https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1925509/Nvidia-Dgx-A100.html