Renewing a self-issued server certificate

[data interrogator]

SBS 2003 R2 – the server certificate expires tomorrow, I’ve used CEICW to renew it, the wizard completed everything fine but nothing seems to have happen as the old certificate with the old date is still present. Do I need to remove the old certificate or will it now renew automatically tomorrow. Is a reboot required? Any thoughts much appreciated.

 

[Fanatical IT Solutions]

Where is the SSL certificate being used?

 

[data interrogator]

Where is the SSL certificate being used?

i'm not convinced this is the information you're after but we need to access the server from mobiles and tablets.

if this is not what you are asking, please elaborate and i'll do my best,

 

[yorkukhosting]

In that case you probbably want to change the certificate in IIS (assuming you are using ActiveSync), try the following:

1. Right Click 'My Computer', select 'Manage'
2. Expand 'Services and Applications'
3. Click on IIS, Click 'websites' then go to the 'Default Web Site'
4. Right click 'Default Web Site' then click 'Properties'
5. Click on the 'Directory Security' tab, then 'Security Certificate'
6. Choose the 'Replace current certificate', select the new certificate*

*If there is no new certificate the CEICW failed to generate it.

Having said all that you would be much better off with a SSL certificate issued by a public CA so that device automatically accept it rather than you being forced to setup an exception. Prices varying but they are not expensive.

 

[ServWise]

FYI, SSL certificates are not renewed, they are simply replaced, an SSL has a finite lifespan and once that is over it needs completely replacing with a new one. If the SSL is of the same brand and type then left over days on the old ssl will be transferred to the new one and you will usually get a little extra for it...