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[Murugs]

Hello All
I need to know the difference between http:\\ and https:\\.
Also I am planning to buy w2k server and host my web site. Does IIS offer this secure SSL encryption. Basically after hosting my site I need users to access it using https and not thru http. How do I do it within IIS .Being a beginner I need some information.

Regards
MP

 

[lck092580]

It's actually very easy.

"I need to know the difference between http:\\ and https:\\."

Http:// is just a usual connection while https:// is a secure connection where nothing is cached.. data is encrypted.

"Does IIS offer this secure SSL encryption"

Yes it does.. i just set a secure server up a month ago.

"How do I do it within IIS "

Go here.. it's for NT's IIS but it's pretty much the same as Windoz 2k.

http://www.iisanswers.com/Top10FAQ/t10-How_to_Instal_ SSL_part1-key_request.htm

Good luck.. u'll find it to be very easy.

T

 

[Murugs]

Hi there
Thanks for the information

Regards
MP

 

[lck092580]

Np.. feel free to ask again if u're in any trouble.

 

[Jackcipk]

Hi, T-: Save me a fish tomorrow as usual, hehe... I got to go home now. TGIF.

Have a fun weekend, everyone !!! It's not about whether you can do it or not, it's about HOW
OK, Let's Do It !!!
jliu@Cipk.com

 

[lck092580]

Hey Jack!!!.. i've been wondering where u've been.. (probably helping other ppl out @ the other forums).

Hehe.. always fresh fish for Jack...

What does TGIF abbreviate for?..

Anyho.. have a good weekend!!! (It's a long weekend for me.. keke).

T

 

[alexaweb]

Ick, do you know if it is possible to have multiple virtual servers using separate https sites on one machine?

 

[Serbtastic]

I don't believe you can host multiple secure sites on one machine.

 

[epohl]

Actually you can, but each site must have its own IP address instead of using host headers.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;187504

 

[support66]

WebMask your Server Article

Any information a cracker can obtain about your system is too much information. An often overlooked security issue is the exposure of a Web server’s identity via its HTTP header. Broadcasting this data makes it easier for a potential intruder to complete their first hacking task -- identifying your operating system and Web server -- so don't let them know what you are running.

The rest

http://www.virusinfo.bz/UBB/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000007