How Do I Check the Validity Period of the SSL Certificate of My RDS for MySQL Instance?
When you connect to an RDS for MySQL DB instance using an SSL connection, run the following command to check whether the certificate has expired:
show status like '%ssl_server%';
Update the root certificate to the latest version before it expires:
- In the DB Information area on the Basic Information page, click
in the SSL field to download the root certificate or certificate bundle. - Reboot the DB instance for the new certificate to take effect.
- Connect to the DB instance using the new certificate or certificate bundle.
Note
If a certificate is about to expire, replace it with an officially issued certificate to improve system security.
Parent topic: Network Security