Basic steps for configuring SNI support
Server name indication (SNI) is a transport layer security extension to the SSL protocol. With SNI, the first SSL client hello handshake message sent to the HTTPS server includes the requested virtual hostname to which the client is connecting. Because the server is aware of the hostname, it returns a host-specific security certificate.
To enable SNI optimization, the server-side SteelHeads must be running RiOS 9.7 or later.
This table lists the tasks to be completed at the controller and the SteelHead, along with the section where you can find details about the task.
Task | Reference |
1. On the controller, enable SSL Optimization. | Choose Manage > Services: Policies. Click the policy name and select the SSL tab. Under General SSL Settings, select Enable SSL Optimization. For details, see
About policy settings for SSL. |
2. On the SteelHead, enable SNI. | Choose Optimization > SSL: Advanced Settings. Under TLS Settings, select Enable SNI. For details, see the SteelHead User Guide. |