Subject: RE: SSL and Domains (OT)
From: Kate Schneider (schneider@cybernode.com)
Date: Wed Oct 16 2002 - 09:40:50 AKDT
Thanks for the info, both Mark-Nathaniel and Chris. So I *can* use the same
cert for the two domains since they are quite closely related. Are there
increased security issues to think about using one cert for two domains (or is
it bad practice), or is the only issue the clear fact that a cert is being
shared and therefore not completely authenticated by established authority? I
mean, since they're on the same server I'm more inclined to be okay with one,
but is the general consumer (well, the *informed* consumer) going to shy away?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks again,
Kate
Quoting Mark-Nathaniel Weisman <mark@outlander.us>:
> Kate,
> As well, welcome to the list.. According to the usage requirements of
> the Thawte security certificate, yes you are required to have one per
> domain. Typically, these are downloaded from Thawte as individual .key
> files or .crt files. Then the services are set up on the server pointing
> to them. But each file will stipulate a domain name and other important
> information. I can say however, the difference between
> support@example.com and www.example.com are not the far, and if your
> users don't mind (and aren't using Netscape on a Mac) you can get along
> just fine.
>
> If you have any questions regarding your Thawte certificates, you are
> welcome to forward them to the Outland Domain Group at
> support@outlander.us as they are a Thawte reseller.
>
> His humble servant,
> Mark-Nathaniel Weisman
> President
> Outland Domain Group Consulting
> Anchorage,AK USA
> http://www.outlander.us
>
>
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