Whats the differnce in SSL for Web Server v/s Application Server?

[luthriaajay]

My Environment : IBM WebSphere on Solaris?

I have configured IBM HTTP Server for SSL.
So if I say :

https://<IP

Address>

I am displayed the Server Certifcate.

Now as I am running servlets which will transfer encypted data, shouldnt also the Application Server be configured for SSL?

What is the main reason for configuring only the Web Server for SSL Support?

Has anybody ever seen how hotmail works?

When you enter your name and password,it goes over https
to a receiving application.I guess the receiving application's Web Container is also SSL configured?

So my question is:

What is the difference between SSL for Web Server and
SSL for Application Server?

ajayluthria@hotmail.com