Setup SSL

[oneil1]

I understand the concept of SSL but not the details. I would like to set up SSL on a directory of a web host but do not have a clue as to how to go about doing it. I don't have any idea as to even one line of code.

I need some help.

 

[southbeach]

Well, I am trying to do this in my MS-W2K3 server and ran into a wall shortly after starting the process:

This is what godaddy.com provided as what to do:

Generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) - Apache 2.x
Follow the below instructions to generate a CSR for your Web site. When you have completed generating your CSR, cut/copy and paste it into the CSR field on the SSL certificate-request page.
CSR-Generation Instructions
To generate a triple-DES encrypted key pair and a Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
Enter the following commands:
i.	cd /usr/bin/ (/your path to openssl/)
Enter a passphrase when prompted to. 
ii.	openssl genrsa -des3 -out <name of your certificate>.key 1024 
iii.	openssl req -new -key <name of your certificate>.key -out <name of your certificate>.csr 
If you are requesting a Wildcard certificate, please add an asterisk (*) on the left side of the Common Name (e.g., "*.domainnamegoes.com" or "[URL unfurl="true"]www*.domainnamegoeshere.com").[/URL] This will secure all subdomains of the Common Name.

I get an error on the second command - To create the CSR file. I am reading through the httpd-ssl.conf file and it looks like I got my work cut-out for me.

I will come back here and post my findings ...

Regards,

 

[southbeach]

Check this FAQ

http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=4315

 

[mrregan]

what operating system are you running?