Implementing a PKI, Part II: Configuring IIS 6.0 - Install CA’s certificate

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This step is performed on BOTH the server’s and client’s machines.

1. Locate the .cer file you just saved.
   
   
2. Right-click the .cer file and click Install Certificate, and then click Next.
   
   
3. When the Certificate Import wizard opens, click Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of Certificate.
   
   
4. On the Completing the Certificate Import Wizard page, click Finish.

Assign the Server Certificate to the Web Site

1. Go Start->Administrative Tools->IIS Manager.
   
   
2. In the left pane, click your server and then click Web Sites.
   
   
3. Right-click the Web site you want to assign the certificate to, and then click Properties.
   
   
4. Click Directory Security, and then click Server Certificate.
   
   
5. On the Welcome to the Web Certificate Wizard page, click Next.
   
   
6. On the Server Certificate page, click Assign an existing certificate, and then click Next.
   
   
7. On the Available Certificates page, click the installed certificate you want to assign to this website, and click Next.
   
   
8. On the SSL Port page, configure the SSL port number. The default port of 443 is appropriate for most situations. Click Next.
   
   
9. On the Certificate Summary page, review the information about the certificate and click Next.
   
   
10. On the Completing the Web Server Certificate Wizard page, click Finish, and then click OK.

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