SSL Certificates HOWTO

Franck Martin

Revision History
Revision v0.32002-05-09Revised by: FM
Adding x509v3 extension information - Correcting spelling
Revision v0.22001-12-06Revised by: FM
Adding openssl.cnf file - Adding CRL info from Averroes- Correcting spelling
Revision v0.12001-11-18Revised by: FM
Creation of the HOWTO

A first hand approach on how to manage a certificate authority (CA), and issue or sign certificates to be used for secure web, secure e-mail, or signing code and other usages.

Table of Contents
1. Generalities
1.1. Introduction
1.2. What is SSL and what are Certificates?
1.3. What about S/Mime or other protocols?
2. Certificate Management
2.1. Installation
2.2. Create a Root Certification Authority Certificate.
2.3. Create a non root Certification Authority Certificate.
2.4. Install the CA root certificate as a Trusted Root Certificate
2.5. Certificate management
2.6. Securing Internet Protocols.
2.7. Securing E-mails.
2.8. Securing Code
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