SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - Current NGINX Server Setup Overview

The video tutorial covers the process of generating a self-signed certificate, creating a certificate signing request (CSR), and obtaining a valid certificate for a domain using NGINX. It explains the setup of an NGINX server, the issues with certificate trust when using Cloudflare, and the configuration of a virtual block for the domain. The tutorial also provides steps to generate a self-signed certificate and replace existing certificates and private keys.

What is the first step in obtaining a valid certificate for a domain?

• Configuring the NGINX server

• Generating a self-signed certificate

• Installing Cloudflare

• Creating a virtual block

Why is the current certificate not trusted by web browsers?

• It is not installed correctly

• It is expired

• It is only valid for communication between web servers and Cloudflare

• It is not a self-signed certificate

Where are the current certificate and private key files located?

• /home/user

• /etc/ssl

• /var/www

• /usr/local/nginx

What protocol and port are used for serving the domain via SSL?

• FTP on port 21

• HTTPS on port 443

• SSH on port 22

• HTTP on port 80

What is the purpose of a certificate signing request?

• To request a new IP address

• To configure the NGINX server

• To apply for a digital certificate from a Certificate Authority

• To install a new operating system