CDN Cache Prerequisites for Secure Domains in NetSuite

To enable CDN caches for secure domains in NetSuite, certain prerequisites must be met to ensure secure and efficient content delivery. This article outlines what is required for account configuration regarding CDN caches.

What Are the Prerequisites for CDN Caches?

1. Custom Secure Domain: To use CDN caches, your account must have at least one secure custom domain provisioned. These are often referred to as vanity domains.

2. SSL Certificate Upload: You must either utilize automatic SSL certificates provided by NetSuite or upload your own SSL certificate to your domain record. This is crucial for ensuring that data exchanged via the CDN is secure.

Types of SSL Certificates

NetSuite offers two main options for obtaining SSL certificates:

• Automatic Certificate Option: This option is typically quicker and easier, where NetSuite secures your hosted domain with a Domain Validated (DV) certificate. The advantages include:

  • Provided at no additional cost.
  • Compliance with security and encryption standards.
  • Automatic renewal with no downtime.

• Manual Certificate Option: Use this if there are specific needs, such as requiring an Organization Validation (OV) or Extended Validation (EV) certificate. Consider this option if you're utilizing CNAME flattening features.

Setting Up Automatic SSL Certificates

To set up automatic SSL certificates, two DNS records are necessary:

• The first record requires a CNAME based on the domain name, in the format:
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  _<yourDomainName>_.hosting.netsuite.com

• The second record involves setting up a CNAME for acme-challenge, formatted as:
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  __acme-challenge.<yourDomainName>_ pointing to _<yourDomainName>.hosting-verify.netsuite.com_

Important Considerations

When opting for automatic certificates, ensure that no CAA records are present in your DNS, as they can block the automatic deployment of these certificates. If you find the automatic option unsuitable for your needs, consider the manual option carefully based on your specific requirements.

Summary

In summary, enabling CDN caches for secure domains in NetSuite necessitates provisioning a custom secure domain alongside ensuring an appropriate SSL certificate is set up, either automatically or manually. Proper configuration of the DNS settings is critical for successful implementation.

Key Takeaways:

• Provision a secure custom domain.
• Use automatic or manual SSL certificates appropriately.
• Ensure DNS settings are properly configured to avoid deployment issues.