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Sam

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3rd May 11 at 13:00

Where's the best place to get cheap SSL certificates from?

From my quick Google on the subject it seems RapidSSL seems the best bet?

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3rd May 11 at 14:13

Got a free one from here: http://www.startcom.org/

I just needed HTTPS without the red message though, although there is a warranty with their free service if you do need it. (Just to prove it does work: https://twim.li)

[Edited on 03-05-2011 by ed]

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3rd May 11 at 14:28

Would that be OK to use on an ecommerce site though?

I'm working on one of my websites and payment info is being handled by PayPal so I don't personally take card details but I want to encrypt things like their address details and that when they register on the site.

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3rd May 11 at 14:41

The free certificates are most appropriate for taking personal details when people register - that's what I'm going to use mine for. The paid ones are appropriate for financial transactions, but seeing as you're using Paypal for that you'll be using their certificate.

SSL is SSL though, it's all encrypted and all the certificate is doing is saying that your identity has been verified, by what means though is down to the actual certificate you buy.

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3rd May 11 at 14:43

Yeah I'm not bothered about the green bar or a 'seal' showing up just need something that encrypts their personal details.

I just need to remember to set up a static IP first before sorting the SSL out!

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3rd May 11 at 14:45

Yup, one IP for one certificate. Bit of a pain, as are the red messages browsers pop up now. Especially when you think of how easy it is to get a certificate!

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3rd May 11 at 17:31

quote:
Originally posted by ed
Got a free one from here: http://www.startcom.org/

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3rd May 11 at 19:56

quote:
Originally posted by Dom

quote:
Originally posted by ed
Got a free one from here: http://www.startcom.org/

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3rd May 11 at 20:04

Startcom is pretty good. Just make sure you backup you browser SSL when you register. Site is now very user friendly either. I use this for tight arse customers.

I also use GoDaddy who i think are the Daddy.

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3rd May 11 at 20:08

Silly question, but how do you install one of these certificates?

We have a HTTP site at work for remote web access (outlook web access), and the certificate acceptace is a pain in the arse.

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3rd May 11 at 20:35

On Plesk you upload the certificate files and it modifies all the Apache config stuff on its own. To do it manually on Apache is fairly simple too, just set it up to listen on 443 and the location of the certificate files and your more or less away - give or take a few other things.

I'm guessing your not using Apache though, for OWA.

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3rd May 11 at 20:53

sorry, forgot to mention, this is windows SBS 2003. (IIS?)

[Edited on 03-05-2011 by Bart]

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3rd May 11 at 21:47

if anyone knows, that would be a great help.
Using startcom, ive saved the private key information to a .key file as suggest, but thats it. not sure what to do next.

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3rd May 11 at 23:48

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
if anyone knows, that would be a great help.
Using startcom, ive saved the private key information to a .key file as suggest, but thats it. not sure what to do next.

From what i remember, select the OWA subdomain under IIS and on the first tab under the (sub)domains properties there should be the option to add a certificate, then import the key file.

Edit - This might help: http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2007/08/21/how-to-install-a-public-3rd-party-ssl-certificate-on-iis-on-sbs-2003.aspx

[Edited on 03-05-2011 by Dom]

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5th May 11 at 10:36

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
Silly question, but how do you install one of these certificates?

We have a HTTP site at work for remote web access (outlook web access), and the certificate acceptace is a pain in the arse.

What version of Exchange? Are you running Exchange stand alone or SBS?

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5th May 11 at 11:38

I have another question about SSL certs...

The cert I need is for a sub-domain. Obviously I will need to fork out extra for a dedicated IP, so if I wanted another cert for the main site (for example) would I need another IP for that or can I use the same IP for the sub-domain?

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5th May 11 at 21:05

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5th May 11 at 21:08

You can use the same IP Sam

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5th May 11 at 21:12

Thanks Android.

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5th May 11 at 22:00

quote:
Originally posted by Andrew

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
Silly question, but how do you install one of these certificates?

We have a HTTP site at work for remote web access (outlook web access), and the certificate acceptace is a pain in the arse.

What version of Exchange? Are you running Exchange stand alone or SBS?

SBS 2003 (Exchange 2003).

Dom

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5th May 11 at 22:13

quote:
Originally posted by Bart

quote:
Originally posted by Andrew

quote:
Originally posted by Bart
Silly question, but how do you install one of these certificates?

We have a HTTP site at work for remote web access (outlook web access), and the certificate acceptace is a pain in the arse.

What version of Exchange? Are you running Exchange stand alone or SBS?

SBS 2003 (Exchange 2003).