Installing and renewing an SSL certificate in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)

Installing and renewing an SSL certificate in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) involves several steps. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide:

### Step 1: Obtain an SSL Certificate

1. **Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)**:

- If you do not already have an SSL certificate, you need to generate a CSR. This can typically be done using tools like OpenSSL.

```sh

openssl req -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout yourdomain.key -out yourdomain.csr

```

- Fill in the required information when prompted.

2. **Submit the CSR to a Certificate Authority (CA)**:

- Submit the CSR to a trusted CA (e.g., DigiCert, Let's Encrypt) to obtain your SSL certificate.

3. **Receive the SSL Certificate**:

- Once the CA validates your request, you will receive the SSL certificate files (usually a .crt file and possibly a chain certificate).

### Step 2: Install the SSL Certificate in OAC

1. **Access the OAC Console**:

- Log in to the Oracle Analytics Cloud Console.

2. **Navigate to the Administration Section**:

- Click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left.

- Navigate to "Console" > "Administration".

3. **Upload the SSL Certificate**:

- In the "Administration" section, go to "Security".

- Click on "Upload SSL Certificate".


4. **Upload Certificate Files**:

- Upload the private key file (`yourdomain.key`), the SSL certificate (`yourdomain.crt`), and any intermediate certificate chain files provided by the CA.

- Click "Upload".

5. **Restart OAC Services**:

- After uploading the certificate, restart the OAC services to apply the new SSL certificate.

### Step 3: Renew the SSL Certificate

1. **Generate a New CSR** (if needed):

- If your CA requires a new CSR for renewal, generate a new CSR using OpenSSL as described in Step 1.

2. **Submit the CSR for Renewal**:

- Submit the new CSR to your CA for certificate renewal.

3. **Receive the Renewed Certificate**:

- Once the CA processes your renewal request, you will receive the renewed SSL certificate files.

4. **Upload the Renewed SSL Certificate**:

- Log in to the OAC Console and navigate to "Administration" > "Security".

- Click on "Upload SSL Certificate" and upload the renewed certificate files.

5. **Restart OAC Services**:

- After uploading the renewed certificate, restart the OAC services to apply the new certificate.

### Additional Tips

- **Backup Your Original Certificates**: Before uploading new or renewed certificates, make sure to back up your original certificates and key files.

- **Certificate Formats**: Ensure that the certificates and key files are in the correct format (e.g., PEM format) required by OAC.

- **Check Expiry Dates**: Regularly check the expiry dates of your SSL certificates and set reminders to renew them before they expire.

- **Testing**: After installing or renewing the SSL certificate, test your OAC instance to ensure the new certificate is correctly installed and functioning.

By following these steps, you can successfully install and renew SSL certificates in Oracle Analytics Cloud. If you encounter any issues, refer to the official OAC documentation or contact Oracle support for assistance.