enabletlstrue

Enabletlstrue is a configuration flag used in software systems to turn on Transport Layer Security (TLS) for communications. In practice, it is presented as a boolean option that, when set to a true value, instructs the service or component to establish TLS-encrypted channels with peers. The flag may appear in various configuration formats, including YAML, JSON, INI, or as an environment variable, and may be accompanied by related TLS parameters such as certificate and private key file paths, CA certificates, and cipher suites.

Usage: The flag is typically set to true in a TLS-enabled deployment. Examples vary by platform; some systems interpret enabletlstrue: true as a direct switch, others use enabletls: on or enable_tls: true, but the effect is the same: TLS is activated for network connections and possibly for internal service-to-service calls.

Impact and considerations: Enabling TLS provides confidentiality and integrity but requires valid certificates and proper key management. It can affect performance and compatibility; some legacy clients may not support TLS or may require a minimum TLS version. Misconfiguration (invalid certs, incorrect paths, mismatched hostnames) can prevent services from starting or establishing connections.

Operational notes: Verify TLS setup with certificate chain validation, test connections with TLS-enabled clients, monitor for handshake errors, and ensure automated renewal if using trusted certificates.

See also: Transport Layer Security, SSL/TLS certificates, mutual TLS, certificate management.