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==Overview==
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[[thing type::data protocol]]
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[[acronym::SSL]]
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==About==
 
[[category:computer terminology]][[Secure Sockets Layer]] (SSL) is an encryption technology used for providing secure connections over computer networks, especially the [[World Wide Web]]. In particular, it is used in the [[https]] protocol.{{seedling}}
 
[[category:computer terminology]][[Secure Sockets Layer]] (SSL) is an encryption technology used for providing secure connections over computer networks, especially the [[World Wide Web]]. In particular, it is used in the [[https]] protocol.{{seedling}}
 
===Terminology===
 
===Terminology===
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** It's not clear whether this terminology is [[HSphere]]-specific or in general usage.
 
** It's not clear whether this terminology is [[HSphere]]-specific or in general usage.
 
** Apparently the root certificate can be included but is optional.
 
** Apparently the root certificate can be included but is optional.
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==Related==
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* [[openssl]] is the command-line program for managing SSL data
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* [[Apache web server/SSL]]: configuring SSL with [[Apache web server|Apache]]
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
===Reference===
 
===Reference===
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===Certificate Vendors===
 
===Certificate Vendors===
 
* [[OptimumSSL]]: starting at $15
 
* [[OptimumSSL]]: starting at $15
 
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===News===
==Notes==
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* '''2014-11-18''' [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/11/certificate-authority-encrypt-entire-web Launching in 2015: A Certificate Authority to Encrypt the Entire Web] -- [[Let's Encrypt]]
* [[openssl verify]] [http://www.mkssoftware.com/docs/man1/openssl_verify.1.asp] seems to be the tool of choice for checking certificate files stored locally.
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** shares: [https://plus.google.com/+eff/posts/QRESqHqMBHk EFF@Google+]
* [http://lists2.ssc.com/pipermail/linux-list/2007-October/029355.html This] also has some useful information about using [[openssl]], and a little bit about the "chaining" concept.
 

Latest revision as of 16:54, 19 June 2016

About

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is an encryption technology used for providing secure connections over computer networks, especially the World Wide Web. In particular, it is used in the https protocol.

This is a growing seedling article. You can help HTYP by watering it.

Terminology

  • Certificate Authority File
  • Certificate Chain File: looks like this is a concatenation of the certificates which form a chain from your domain back to the root.
    • It's not clear whether they need to be in order or not.
    • It's not clear whether this terminology is HSphere-specific or in general usage.
    • Apparently the root certificate can be included but is optional.

Related

Links

Reference

Certificate Vendors

News