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+ | The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a commonly used protocol for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. SSL uses the public-and-private key encryption system from RSA, which also includes the use of a digital certificate. | ||
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+ | The SSL menu allows you access information about the SSL certificate used for secure access to the server GUI. The server GUI certificate is also used to encrypt other services such as secure POP/IMAP, SMTP and FTPS. | ||
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+ | * **Export**: Download the current private key and certificate, | ||
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+ | ===Certificate Information for Server Desktop=== | ||
+ | This information is taken from the signed certificate (if any) that is installed on the server. | ||
+ | * **City**: The city in which the organization is located or registered. It is important that this information is correct and can be verified with a local, regional, or national government or other official organization. | ||
+ | * **State or Province**: The state, province, or region in which the above city is located. It is important that this information is correct and can be verified with a local, regional, or national government or other official organization. | ||
+ | * **Country**: | ||
+ | * **Organization**: | ||
+ | * **Organization Unit**: The division or unit of the organization that is using this certificate. This is optional, but may be useful if the person applying for a signed certificate is an employee of a subsidiary of a larger organization. | ||
+ | * **Contact Email**: The email address to be contacted for information about this certificate. | ||
+ | * **Certificate Expiration Date**: The date after which the certificate should no longer be considered valid by client software attempting to connect to this server. | ||