The SSLCertTest monitors the validity period for SSL certificates of different web sites. The default parameters associated with this test are:

• The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed.

• In the HOST text box, the host name of the server for which the test is to be configured has to be specified.

• The PORT at which the specified HOST listens, should be specified in the PORT text box.

• In the TIMEOUT text box, provide the duration (in seconds) beyond which the test times out.

• In the TARGETS box, provide a comma-separated list of {HostIP/Name}:{Port) pairs, which represent the web sites to be monitored. For example, 192.168.10.7:443,192.168.10.8:443. The test connects to each IP/port pair and checks for validity of the certificate associated with this target. One set of metrics is reported for each target. The descriptor represents the common name (CN) value of the SSL certificate.

• If multiple components of the same component type are awaiting configuration, then an APPLY TO OTHER COMPONENTS check box will appear in this page. Clicking on this check box will allow you to apply the configuration to all/selected components of that type.

• Once the necessary values have been provided, clicking on the UPDATE button will register the changes made.

When changing the configuration for specific servers, a “*” beside the text box corresponding to the parameter signifies that these values have to be manually configured by the user. The parameter values that require to be configured will typically be prefixed with a “$” or contain a series of “*”. A value of "none" in the parameter value indicates that the corresponding parameter value can be changed if required.