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Feature ArticleSSL Certificates - Secure Server Certificates
What is SSL?
SSL certificates are generally used with ecommerce shopping carts, or anywhere you want to collect information from a user securely on your website. If you use a secure server certificate with a form; and that form emails the results to you; keep in mind that the email is not secure.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): Creates an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. CA (Certificate Authority): The vendor you will get the secure server certificate from CSR (Certificate Signing Request): A text file generated by a web server. A CSR looks like this:
-----BEGIN NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
MIIDGgBNAGkAYwByAG8AcwBvAGYAdAAgAFIAUwBBACAAUwB
AG4AZQBsACAAQwByAHkAcAB0AG8AZwByAGEAcABoAGkAYwl
L0ygNwwNIvKLMPq4/LcUkZ9Oo4AssXW5mvvhHWGz2RWYRhrw8o
-----END NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
First, you need to decide whether to use your hosting shared SSL certificate if they offer it. The URL to your store will look something like:
https://theirserver.com/youruserid/your/path/to/store.html
Or do you want to get your own SSL certificate? The URL will look like:
https://yourdomainname.com If you decide to use your hosts' shared secure server certificate, then all you need to do is find out the path you need to use to call your files securely, and you will be on your way.
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If you decide to get your own SSL certificate, this is generally what happens.
You first need to decide who you are going to get your SSL certificate from. It is a good idea to make sure your host supports your particular vendor. Some certificate authority vendors are:
- Thawte
- Verisign
- Comodo
- You can also review several vendors at a glance at WhichSSL
Before getting your own SSL certificate, you will need to do some reading on what your chosen Certificate Authority requires for a secure certificate, and you'll also need to come up with some documentation. There are several steps to buying a secure server certificate, once you have decided on a vendor.
This is an overview, not written in stone. Each CA is different, so make sure you read their documentation and what they require. Here is an idea of what they want:
All documentation that is requested must match *exactly*. Secure certificate authorities will verify that your organization actually exists, so they know they are issuing to the correct company. You will need to prove that the Organization Name and the Domain name are in fact yours to use.
Steps you'll be taking:
- Gather required documentation
- Have your host generate a CSR
- Complete certificate authority online application
- Certificate authority will process your request
- Pickup and install your SSL certificate (usually an URL is emailed to you to download the secure server certificate)
- Depending on the vendor, it can take a few hours to a few days.
- Send secure certificate to host for installation. (Send in plain text)
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Once your web hosting provider receives this information; they will generate the CSR and send it back to you in plain text. You then send it on to Verisign or Thawte, or whoever you have chosen as your secure certificate authority. They will then generate a SSL certificate for you which you will send back to your host for installation. Your web host may charge a fee for installation in addition to what your SSL certificate vendor charges.
Something to think about:
If you've decided to purchase your own SSL certificate, you will need to decide how you want your URL to be called. If you, as a rule, call your domain name in your coding as www.yourdomainname.com, then make sure you indicate this to your host when you request a CSR from them. If you don't, and you get the certificate for yourdomainname.com (without the www), this will cause browser errors, making the certificate seem insecure, and you will need to change your coding.
Always use yourself or your company as technical contact.
How to tell if a site is secure?
After you've browsed to a site securely; using https:// in the URL, look on the lower right hand side of your browser. You should see a closed lock. This will tell you the site is secure.
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Displaying HTML Code
At times you may want to display some HTML code on your page. Maybe you have a remote image or logo that you would like others to show on their sites. The best way to display code in HTML format is to use a <textarea> tag.
To display HTML code for copying and pasting, simply place the code inside your textarea tag. Like so:
<form method="post" action="null">
<textarea name="text" cols="50" rows="3" wrap="virtual">
Your HTML code here.
</textarea>
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Customize the fields in red to make the textarea box whatever size you wish it to be.
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Second ArticlePrinter Troubleshooting Guide
So you're having printer troubles and no one is around to help? Be strong, my friend. We will hold your hand through
this. There are at least a million different problems you
could be facing, so we are going to give you a checklist
of questions. Not only might you find the source of your
problem, but hopefully you'll learn a little something on
the way! Printer Issues
- Is it on?~Actually, I think that's a Personal Issue.
- Is it plugged in?~Computers are smart~but not that
smart.
- Read the book~You are smart~but not that smart.
- Check the manufacturer's web site~They usually are
pretty smart.
- Is it on-line?~Check. We'll wait.
- Is it beeping?~What Lassie? Timmy's in the well? We told
you to read the book.
- Does it test print?~Clearly, it~s just showing off.
- Does it have ink or toner?~Well, did you want it to
prick its finger?
- Is it clean?~Cleanliness is next to~printing.
- Does it have paper?~As opposed to?
- Is it jammed?~Hey! Take those three crumpled pages out
of there, genius!
- Is it wedged? Turn-off the printer, wait a few seconds,
and then turn it back on...Well, sometimes we offer actual
help.
Cable Issues
- Is it connected?~Printing by osmosis?
- Is it connected to the printer port?~Oooooh, theeeerre!
- Do you have the correct cable?~Sir, that's a bungee
cord.
- Is the cable good?~And what do you want Santa to bring
you?
- Is it connected properly?~Not as flexible as your coat
hanger TV bunny ears.
- Is there something else connected to the printer port?
~Honey, have you seen the coffee maker?
- Does the printer port have a software security device
on it?~Well, duh.
Computer Issues
- Is the printer port set up correctly in your computer's
BIOS setup? Read the manual!
- Is the correct printer cable/header assembly installed,
and is it plugged in correctly? Don't make me come over
there.
DOS Issues
- Does it print from the DOS prompt? I'm not going to
figure it out for you, look it up!
Windows Issues
- Is it set-up properly? Go to the Windows site.
- Does it have a stuck print queue? Click on your printer
icon on the lower, right-hand side of your screen.
- Have you used Windows Help to solve the problem?
Matthew 7:7.
- Have you used Microsoft's Knowledge Base? Oh, so you
have enough of a knowledge base on your own?
- Visit online forums.
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y young canoeing partner had a little Mp3 player with her. She was telling me all about something called Lime Wire where it would appear all the kids are downloading their music from these days.
ime Wire is apparently a P2P File Sharing program to use the technical jargon. I don't know much about it personally. I'm still old-fashioned enough that I prefer to buy my music from the store.
nd if they sold vinyl records anymore - they could keep their CDs. Is anyone out there besides me old enough to remember vinyl records?
