Certificate management with Azure Automation and Let's Encrypt
The Let’s Encrypt project has had a lasting impact on the Internet landscape. Free SSL certificates for everyone can be created automatically and signed by Let’s Encrypt. Due to the broad acceptance by browser manufacturers and cross-signing, the certificates are valid almost everywhere.
However, an automated solution is absolutely necessary due to the short validity period of 90 days. Using PowerShell in Azure Automation, a workflow can be created that takes care of certificate renewal and secure central storage. This workflow is the optimal basis for distributing the certificates to the actual service.



