Using AWS Certificate Manager to provision SSL Certificates

Using AWS Certificate Manager to provision SSL Certificates

Krish Palaniappan Krish Palaniappan

Krish Palaniappan

Developer & Architect @ Snowpal. We offer domain-agnostic, scalable, feature-rich APIs to reduce cost, risk & time to market for your apps/microservices. License for $3K or subscribe on AWS (snowpal.xyz).

发布日期: 2025年3月19日
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In this conversation, Krish Palaniappan discusses a critical issue encountered with an API on AWS Marketplace, where they were notified of a lack of usage requests due to an expired SSL certificate. He walks through the steps taken to identify the problem, including checking logs and understanding SSL certificate management. The conversation highlights the importance of proper certificate handling, the challenges faced during the resolution process, and the lessons learned from the experience.

Takeaways

  • Always check logs first when an issue arises.
  • SSL certificate management is crucial for API functionality.
  • Document processes to avoid forgetting important steps.
  • AWS does not provide a seamless environment management system.
  • Understanding the certificate chain is essential for CloudFront.
  • Misleading error messages can complicate troubleshooting.
  • Reproducing issues quickly can save time in debugging.
  • Keep environments isolated to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Regularly report usage to AWS to avoid service interruptions.
  • Learn from experiences to improve future API management.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the API Issue

01:53 Identifying the Problem through Logs

06:30 Understanding SSL Certificate Management

12:48 Resolving Certificate Import Issues

20:48 Final Steps and Lessons Learned

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