Re: [cobalt-users] SSL setup (newbie)

[Alfredo <alfredo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I'd like to get my SSL for one of my Virtual Sites on 1 IP address.
> Is this possible?

Yes, as long as it's the only ssl site on that IP.

> If so, how do I generate a CSR to I can get my cert through Thawte?

Do a self-singed certificate, copy what appears in the window and 
that is what you'll send to Thawte. You should visit their site and 
read through their instructions carefully just to be real clear.

> Then, how do I make my SSL "shared" so all of my virtual sites can "borrow"
> the ssl without getting the "warning" this web site does not match the name
> on the certificate....


You can't. The SSL is domain specific (actually it's "site specific") 
so no one else can share it directly.

One workaround. If the other sites are using ssl for a specific form 
or store or whatever, you can set up sub-directories in the virtual 
site that has ssl -- a sub-directory assigned to each site that needs 
to "share" and put whatever interactive needs the ssl in that 
sub-directory. Then, from your "sharing" virtual sites, you can put a 
link to the ssl protected sub-directory and work it that way.

> I am a newbie so any help is greatly appreciated.  The support team where I
> have my server is very very slow and the person on the phone couldn't even
> answer my questions.  He couldn't do it properly and said he'd call me
> back....it's been 2 days LOL.  I want to do it myself and learn it.

Couple of suggestions. The archives for this list is full of stuff on 
ssl; check that out because there are usually answers to most 
questions there -- since most questions have already been asked and 
answered. This is one of those -- many many times.

Also Thawte has a superb support system including a 24 hour chat 
room. You pop in there and a Thawte rep comes on and you can ask 
questions and get immediate answers. I don't remember the url to that 
room though -- you'll have to get it off the site.

Alfredo
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