How to do it...

The procedure to complete a certificate signing request is as follows:

1. Log into NSX Manager via your web browser
2. Click on Manage Appliance Settings
3. Click on SSL Certificates

4. Click on Generate CSR and follow the prompts as per the following screenshot:

5. Click on OK and select Download CSR
6. Send the CSR file to your security administrator and get the certificate signed
7. With the returned certificate, click on Import so you can import the correct certificate into the NSX Manager
8. Reboot the NSX Manager to complete the process of importing a signed certificate into the NSX Manager