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Learn how to save the full output of the OpenSSL s_client command, including essential details that are typically missed.
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Capture Complete Output of OpenSSL s_client to a Text File: A Step-by-Step Guide

When working with the OpenSSL s_client command, you might encounter a challenge: the output you expect isn't completely saved to a text file. You may see partial output on your command prompt but not everything makes it to your desired text file. This guide will guide you in capturing the complete output of your OpenSSL command into a text file, ensuring that you don’t miss any crucial information.

Understanding the Problem

The primary issue is that the OpenSSL s_client command outputs certain information to the standard error (stderr) stream instead of the standard output (stdout) stream. This behavior can lead to a frustrating experience if you're trying to log everything into a single text file. For example, when you execute a command like this:

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You'll observe output that includes connection details, certificate information, and potential errors, much of which may only show on your command prompt and not in the output file.

Here’s what happens:

You might see valuable information on the command prompt regarding the connection and certificate verification.

However, essential error messages and some details won’t be recorded in your output file.

Solution: Redirecting Outputs

To capture everything—including both stdout and stderr—into a single text file, you need to modify your command slightly. By using output redirection, you can achieve this with a straightforward command.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open Your Command Prompt:
Make sure you have access to your command line interface.

Run the OpenSSL Command with Redirection:
Use the following modified command:

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Here’s what each part means:

>: This symbol is used to redirect stdout to a file (in this case, output.txt).

2>&1: This part tells the command to redirect stderr (error messages) to the same location as stdout, enabling you to capture both outputs.

Check the Output:
After running the command, open the output.txt file to confirm that it now includes the full output, including both the connection details and any error messages.

Why This Works

The command utilizes the natural behavior of command-line output streams, converting all outputs into a single stream that you can record. By redirecting stderr to the same location as stdout, you're ensuring that no important information is left out.

Example Output

After applying the above command and checking output.txt, you should see content like this:

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Conclusion

By using the command openssl.exe s_client -connect google.com:443 > output.txt 2>&1, you can effectively capture all output from the OpenSSL command. This solution ensures that both standard messages and error reports are saved together in the output file, helping you maintain comprehensive logs of your SSL/TLS connections.

Now, you've learned a simple yet powerful technique for logging important output data from OpenSSL to a file, avoiding the hassle of missing critical information!