Simple HTTPS usage

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Hi,

I have to connect via HTTPS to a SOAP service. I have a crt file from the SOAP service server so I can execute the HTTPS requests.

Based on the the SOAP service docs I need to import that key (.crt file) using keytool command on my machine (instructions originally for java...)

But, I haven't yet used HTTPS from Rails.

Could someone share some hints? What would be the simplest approach so I can start testing with the service? I'll enable https on webrick

So far I have some doubts:

- Do I need to generate my own keys or just use the one I got - Where do I need to place the cert - I've seen somewhere that a file crypto.yml is needed to access the keystore/s - How do I finally use them in my app

I've seen many tutorials but none simplified to get the very basic thing running. Any pointers appreciated. I'll continue looking at tutorials...

Thanks

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Hi,

Here's an update in case it can help someone else later.

So I needed to make SOAP request over HTTPS. I just had a crt file from the SOAP server.

Besides soap4r plugin I required the next as well

require "soap/wsdlDriver" require 'http-access2'