How To Backup SSL Certificate - It is highly recommended you backup your SSL certificate and its corresponding private key in the event that there is a hardware failure or other disaster affecting your Server, the following instructions will show you how to backup your SSL certificate. |
|
Business Related Topics...
Computer Related Topics...
Entertainment, Recreation & Sports Related Topics...
Health & Fitness Related Topics...
Home & Family Related Topics...
Shopping Related Topics...
Would you like to submit articles to our site? Have a question or a problem?
You are here: DIME Home > Computer Security > How To Backup SSL Certificate
It is highly recommended you backup your SSL certificate and its corresponding private key in the event that there is a hardware failure or other disaster affecting your Server, the following instructions will show you how to backup your SSL certificate.
Author: John Tuncer
Date: Jun 25, 2010 - 12:03:05 AM
It is highly recommended you backup your SSL certificate and its corresponding private key in the event that there is a hardware failure or other disaster affecting your Server, the following instructions will show you how to backup your SSL certificate.
Microsoft IIS Version
4.0
1. Open the Microsoft Management Console: Start > Programs > Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack > Microsoft Internet Information Server > Internet Service Manager.
2. Right-click the Web site containing the certificate and select Properties.
3. Click the Directory Security tab.
4. In the Secure Communications section, click Edit.
5. Click Key Manager.
6. Select the key to export.
7. On the menu bar, select Key > Export Key > Backup File.
8. A message warns you about placing sensitive information in a file on your hard drive. Click OK.
9. Specify the name of the file that will hold the exported key. Click Save.
Microsoft IIS Version
5.0 / 6.0
1. Go to Start >> Programs >> Administrative Tools
2. Open the IIS Manager.
3. Navigate to the web site that has the SSL certificate installed.
4. Right click website and choose Properties
5. Click on Directory Security Tab
6. Click on the Server Certificate button near the bottom.
7. A Certification Wizard will appear, Click Next to bypass the “Welcome Screen”
8. Choose “Export the current certificate to a .pfx file” from the radio buttons and click Next.
9. In the next wizard page, choose a file location and save your .pfx file. Click Next.
10. Enter Certificate Password then click Next
11. Click Next and bypass “Export Certificate Summary”
12. Click Finish and you are done.
Apache
1. Locate the private key and certificate files. The following directives in the httpd.conf point to the location of the key and certificate files:
2. Copy the .key file, both .crt files (one is the server certificate and the other is the intermediate CA certificate), and the httpd.conf file onto a diskette or CD.
Tomcat
1. Navigate to the SSL Directory where the SSL Keystore is kept. By default this can be a hidden directory. For example: /root/.keystore
2. Make a copy of the keystore file in this directory. This contains your Private and Public keys.
For additional information about troubleshooting SSL certificates, visit https://www.thesslstore.com.
Cybercriminals Target Rabobank with DDoS AttacksMay 3, 2011 - 6:17:36 AM Recently, Rabobank suffered distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack resulting in disruption of Internet banking and mobile banking services. Customers of the bank were not able to login to their online accounts. Rabobank with Headquarters in Utrecht, Netherlands operates in 48 countries across world and specializes in food and agricultural finance. Information security professionals are investigating the attack and are yet to determine the source of attack. The attack follows a similar attack on a Dutch government website, rijksoverheid.nl. The latest attack reportedly hampered operations of the Dutch payment system iDeal, making it difficult for associated banks to process payments.... [Read the full story] |
Don't Take Destruction of Data for GrantedApr 2, 2011 - 11:02:01 AM The prompt and secure destruction of data and confidential company documents should not be taken for granted. As the amount of data increases in the world, as does the need to securely destroy it to prevent unscrupulous individuals or of groups well organised criminals accessing it for their own illegal needs. However, the skills and techniques that these people use are also ever-developing, and the rightful owners of this data need to try to stay one step ahead with advice from companies that specialise in protecting and destroying your personal data. It can be compared to the virus / anti-virus war, and burglars versus locks, and if you want to look at it in its most basic or original form; predator versus prey in a... [Read the full story] |
Mozilla Makes Firefox Version 4.0 PublicMar 24, 2011 - 8:09:36 AM |
Security Researchers Alert Facebook Users on New ScamMar 23, 2011 - 8:19:01 AM |
Search for articles: |
Latest Articles in All Categories |
Putting Up a Small Commercial Printing Business |
So You Might Be Unemployed And Desire To Become A San Francisco Real Estate Investor Now |
Meditation and Mindfulness: Dealing With Emotion |
CPA Websites: Five Essential Ideas for Composing Convincing Articles |
Set Goals In Order to Come Up With Your Action Plan |
Is the Air in Your Home Safe to Breathe? |
Coarse Fishing Tackle Review: The JW Young 13ft Trotter Rod |
Section 1031 Exchanges For San Diego Real Estate Investors |
Phoenix Real Estate Investing For Highest Possible Earnings |
Legendary are the Volk Racing TE37 Wheels |
Developing the Next Generation Wall Station (ChaseDesk™) for Healthcare - A Case Study |
What are step down transformers? |
Introducing Sharehype, the Revolutionary Tool for Online Marketers |
Rewards To Shopping For Austin Real Estate On The Web |
Hydroponics for Beginners |
Would you like submit your articles and have them approved on a priority status? Find out more about how you can become a Priority author for pennies a day! Click here.
Dime-co.com Home |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disclaimer: Dime-Co.Com is an online information article and video article network. All articles, video articles, comments, and other features herein are for informational purposes only and are provided "as is" without warranties, representations or guarantees of any kind. The views and opinions expressed in an article, comments, links or blogs are the author's own, and not necessarily those of dime-co.com's owners. For full disclaimer, please read our TOS.