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Securing Your Apache Server for Business with VeriSign SSL Certificates

Overview A VeriSign SSL Certificate is a digital certificate that gets installed on a Web server to protect the communications between that server and any web site visitors. Once installed and activated, the SSL Certificate is used to authenticate its owner's Web site, encrypt communication sessions, and guarantee the integrity of transmitted data. This guide gives detailed, step-by-step instructions on the process for securing your Apache Server with a VeriSign SSL Certificate to enable SSL.

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Publisher	VeriSign	File Format	HTML
Date Published	January 2003	Downloads	9
Format	White Papers
Topics	SSL - TLS, Security Management, Digital Signatures, Security Applications, Transaction Processing, Privacy Issues, Best Practices, Business Strategies, Site Marketing

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