Connecting to MaxScale using TLS with MaxCtrl

Overview

_MaxCtrl is a command-line utility that can perform administrative tasks using MaxScale's REST API. It is possible to connect to MaxScale using TLS with MaxCtrl.

Connecting to MaxScale using TLS

1. or , depending on what kind of user you need:

Replace maxscale\_rest\_admin and maxscale\_rest\_admin\_password with the desired user and password.

1. If you want to use MaxCtrl remotely, . Several global parameters must be configured in maxscale.cnf.

For example:

1. Several global parameters must be configured in maxscale.cnf.

For example:

1. Ensure that the client also has a TLS certificate, a private key, and the CA certificate.

2. Use to connect with TLS:

Replace maxscale_rest_admin and maxscale_rest_admin_password with the actual user and password.

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