Re: Does a website need to be live to setup SSL?

From: Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP] (jmaltz_at_mvps.org)
Date: 02/18/04 

Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 20:19:30 -0500

Hi,

Yes you should be able to set up SSL before the server is used for
production. Just make sure the port you specify for SSL is forwarded 

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"The Pistoleer" <pistoleer@pistoleer.com> wrote in message
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> 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
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