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Create a self-signed SSL certificate with IIS 6.0 Resource Kit Self SSL
Written by Ramesh VJ   
Monday, 23 March 2009 08:44

Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Add or Remove Windows Components

Select Internet Information Services (IIS), Click next

It will prompt for the XP CD to Install

Download IIS 6.0 Resource Tool Kit

System Requirements for IIS Resource Tool Kit:

  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows XP Professional

Install the IIS Resource Tool Kit

Go to Start Menu -> Programs -> IIS Resources -> SelfSSL -> SelfSSL

Type selfssl.exe

By Default you will get 7 days validity Certificate.

If you want to increase the validity you have to use /V Switch to mention the number of days.

Example: selfssl /V:1825 (for 5 Years)

Test web server by visiting: https://localhost/

If you get this message

 

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