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==Overview==
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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
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
===Reference===
 
===Reference===
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===Certificate Vendors===
 
===Certificate Vendors===
 
* [[OptimumSSL]]: starting at $15
 
* [[OptimumSSL]]: starting at $15
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==Notes==
 
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* [[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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* [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.
 

Revision as of 16:13, 9 April 2012

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

  • openssl is the command-line program for managing SSL data

Links

Reference

Certificate Vendors

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