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MicroCeph: create RGW SSL/TLS howto

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#263 opened on Aug 5, 2025

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Description

Background

We have reference documentation on configuring the Rados GW service incl. SSL in MicroCeph, but we're lacking a step by step guide

Why is this needed

The how-to should serve as a user friendly guide for configuring RGW including SSL/TLS

What we need from you

  • Create a how-to according to the guide lines for Diataxis

  • Howto should detail the steps to enable RGW on MicroCeph and configure SSL certificates

    • Required preconditions (e.g. valid certificates, MicroCeph deployment)
    • Options for obtaining or generating TLS certificates (self-signed vs Lets Encrypt vs external CA)
    • Enabling the RGW service
    • Configuration steps for MicroCeph to enable and verify SSL/TLS on RGW
    • How to check that HTTPS is correctly set up and used
    • Troubleshooting common issues (e.g. certificate mismatch, browser warnings, config key mistakes)

The guide should use concrete MicroCeph examples and commands.

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Thank you in advance for your contribution!

Contributor guide

Research direction
Review the MicroCeph reference documentation for RGW and SSL/TLS configuration, and study the Diataxis how to guide pattern. Identify the exact commands for generating certificates, enabling RGW, and verifying HTTPS access. Note any prerequisites and common troubleshooting steps.
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