Debugging SSL Certificate Automation with OpenSSL
Understanding SSL Certificate Renewal Verification When managing automated SSL certificate renewals, it’s crucial to verify that the automation is working correctly. This post walks through the process of checking certificate renewal status using OpenSSL. Checking Certificate Dates One of the most important aspects of SSL certificate management is ensuring timely renewals. Here’s how to check certificate expiration dates: openssl s_client -connect your-domain:443 -servername your-domain.com < /dev/null 2>/dev/null | openssl x509 -noout -dates ...