How to configure HTTPS (SSL or Secure Sockets Layer) for Spotfire Statistica Server (a.k.a WebStatistica) and Spotfire Data Entry
Article ID: KB0137265
Updated On:
| Products | Versions |
|---|---|
| Spotfire Statistica | 14.0 and higher |
Description
Both WebStatistica and Web Data Entry are installed with only HTTP. HTTPS must be configured after installation.
Environment
Windows OS
Resolution
Get an appropriate certificate
Get an appropriate certificate from a certificate authority (CA). For more information about CAs see https://www.digicert.com/blog/what-is-a-certificate-authority
Note: Self-signed certificates can be used for testing only.
Configure SSL in IIS
1, Login to the WebStatistica (or Data Entry) server
2. Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager (Control Panel>>Administrative Tools>>IIS Manager)
3. Import the certificate file obtained from the CA authority
a. Select the server name under Connections. Then double-click "Server Certificates":
b. Click "Import....":
c. Provide the location of the certificate file and password (provided by the CA):
4. Select the "Default Web Site" under the Sites folder:
5. Click on Bindings... on the far right side:
6. Click Add...
7. Select https in the Type drop down menu:
8. Select the SSL certificate which was imported earlier and click OK:
9. Select the WebStatistica (and/or for DataEntry) site and double-click "SSL Settings". Check the "Require SSL" box, then click Apply:
Note: Client certificates are optional. The typical setting is "Ignore."
The site is now accessible over HTTPS, https://servername/webstatistica or https://servername/dataentry
Note: Using a self-signed certificate will give the "Your connection is not private" message, which is expected:
To bypass this message, click "Advanced">>"Proceed to <servername>":
Issue/Introduction
Configuring websites to use HTTPS is standard practice for website security. This article provides the steps to configure HTTPS for both WebStatistica and web Data Entry.
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