Apache Certificate Provisioning Connector
The Apache Certificate Provisioning Connector integrates with Certificate Manager, SaaS to simplify and automate TLS certificate lifecycle management for Apache web servers. Certificates issued and managed by Certificate Manager, SaaS are automatically provisioned to your Apache instances, placing certificate files in the correct locations with the right ownership and file permissions to reduce operational errors and compliance risks.
Beyond standard provisioning, the connector offers powerful post-deployment customization. Administrators can configure any number of shell commands to run after a certificate is installed — such as restarting Apache, reloading configurations, updating monitoring agents, or executing scripts. These commands can run under the connecting SSH user or with elevated sudo privileges, giving teams full control over their integration workflows.
SOLUTION COMPONENTS
- Certificate Manager, SaaS
- Apache HTTP Server
KEY FEATURES
- End-to-end Apache certificate automation
- Custom post-provisioning commands with flexible execution (user or sudo mode)
- Ownership and permissions management for certificates and keys, ensuring proper security hardening
USE CASES
- Automating certificate deployment and renewal for Apache-based applications
- Eliminating downtime risks from expired or misconfigured certificates
- Enforcing security best practices with correct file ownership and permissions
- Extending automation workflows with custom restart scripts, service reloads, or integrations into broader DevOps pipelines