Deploying NSX ALB Controllers in vSphere with Tanzu 8.0 U2 – A Step-by-Step Guide (Part 20)

Based on the provided information, it appears that the reader is asking for instructions on how to set up an NSX ALB Controller with a self-signed certificate. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

1. Log in to the NSX ALB Controller using the admin username and password.

2. Click on the “Welcome Administrator” wizard to start the setup process.

3. Select “Next” to proceed with the wizard.

4. In the “System Settings” section, select “Next” to proceed with the wizard.

5. In the “E-Mail/SNMP” section, select “None” for now and click “Next”.

6. In the “Multi-Tenant” section, select the default option and click “Save”.

7. Click on the “License” tab and select the Enterprise Tier license.

8. Click on the “SSL/TLS Certificate” link to create a self-signed certificate.

9. In the “SSL/TLS Certificate” section, enter the desired name for the certificate (e.g., “NSX ALB Controller”) and select “Create”.

10. In the “Subject Alternative Names (SAN)” field, add the FQDN and IP address of the NSX ALB Controller as additional SANs.

11. Click “Save” to save the certificate.

12. In the “System Settings” section, select “Edit” and then select “SSL/TLS Certificate”.

13. Select the self-signed certificate you just created and click “Save”.

14. Update the DNS name of the NSX ALB Controller to match the CN (common name) of the self-signed certificate.

That’s it! With these steps, you should now have an NSX ALB Controller with a self-signed certificate. Note that this is just a basic overview, and there may be additional configuration options or considerations depending on your specific environment and requirements.