Does a website need to be live to setup SSL?

From: The Pistoleer (pistoleer_at_pistoleer.com)
Date: 02/18/04 

Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:07:33 -0600

My production website is currently running on an outside hosting service
(non-windows). I have setup my own IIS6 server and am nearly ready to
switch my production website to it (it has been tested using the IP number
for access).

The site uses SSL (https) for taking orders. Can I setup my server with SSL
before it is live? I'm trying to avoid the few days of down time as the DNS
changes. Will likely use GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium for the SSL certificate.

Any tips on how to do this smoothly?

Pete
http://www.Pistoleer.com - Retail & Wholesale (PH/FX 618-288-4588)
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