Automate Local TLS Certificates with Step-CA

Learn how to automate local TLS certificate management using step-ca, an open-source certificate authority. Discover the benefits of combining OpenSSL's security with Let's Encrypt's automation capabilities for internal IT devices. Follow along as the installation and configuration process for step-ca is explained, including a demonstration of how to set it up with Proxmox VE. Gain insights into creating a secure, automated certificate provisioning system for your internal network without exposing sensitive information to the public internet. Master the steps involved in bootstrapping, testing, and configuring the ACME server provisioner, as well as setting up Proxmox VE as an ACME client. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the knowledge to implement an efficient, secure certificate management solution for your local infrastructure.

Intro
Assumptions
Initial Setup
Password File
Bootstrapping and Testing
ACME Server Provisoner
Proxmox VE ACME Client Configuration
Compose Service Account
Summary