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Intermmeidate Certificates

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incron

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Mar 16, 2002
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I am trying to install an intermediate certificate for my dedicated server. I have tried several times with no success. After I install the plug in and save the console file.

I then go to IIS 6 and attempt to install the certificate but it gives me only the option to replace or remove the existing primary certificate.

I notice when you back to the console the only way to view the intermediate certificates that was just imported is to open the console file (in this case Console1.msc) is this why the wizard never goes into pending mode?? Below are the steps I took that was provided for me by my dedicated svr provider.




1. From the Start menu, click Run....
2. Type mmc and click OK. The Microsoft Management Console (Console) opens.
3. From the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap In.
4. Select Certificates, and then click Add.
5. Select Computer Account, and then click Next.
6. Select Local Computer, then click Finish.
7. Click OK to close Add or Remove Snap-ins.
8. In the Console window, expand the Certificates folder.
9. Right-click Intermediate Certification Authorities, mouse-over All Tasks, then click Import.
10. In the Certificate Import Wizard, click Next.
11. Click Browse to find the certificate file.
12. In the bottom right corner, change the file extension filter to *.p7b.
13. Select the appropriate certificate file and click Open.
14. Click Next.
15. Select Place all certificates in the following store.
16. Click Browse, select Intermediate Certification Authorities, and then click Next.
17. Click Finish.
18. Close the Console window.
19. From the Start menu, go to Administrative Tools and click Internet Information Service console.
20. Right-click the website or host name for your certificate.
21. Click Properties.
22. Click the Directory Security tab.
23. Click Server Certificate..
24. The Welcome to the Web Server Certificate Wizard window opens. Click Next.
25. Select Process the pending request and install the certificate, and then click Next.
26. Click Browse. Select all files, and select your certificate file.
27. Click Next.
28. Verify the Certificate Summary, and then click Next.
29. Click Finish.









But there is a step missing which is the wizard ask you to save the console file when finished.
 
Did you install your purchased certificate in addition to the intermediate cert?

1. From the Start menu, click Run....
2. Type mmc and click OK. The Microsoft Management Console (Console) opens.
3. From the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap In.
4. Select Certificates, and then click Add.
5. Select Computer Account, and then click Next.
6. Select Local Computer, then click Finish.
7. Click OK to close Add or Remove Snap-ins.
8. In the Console window, expand the Certificates folder.
9. Click Intermediate Certification Authorities

If you look in Personal>Certificates, is your purchased certificate in there?

Is the Intermediate certificate there?

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thank you 58sniper - I discovered that I needed to make sure the primary certificate was listed in the root certificate store.
 
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