From the course: SSL Certificates for Web Developers
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Install on Apache
From the course: SSL Certificates for Web Developers
Install on Apache
- [Instructor] In this movie, we will discuss how to install a purchased SSL certificate on an Apache web server. This can be a daunting process for users who are not already comfortable using and configuring Apache. Most certificate authorities have installation guides that will walk you through the process. Those guides can be a useful resource if you need help. One piece of advice that's always useful is to make a backup copy of any configuration file before you start making edits. That way, if you mess something up, you'll always be able to restore the original file, and then you can try again. Apache configuration files are usually located either in the directory for the path etc/apache2 or etc/httpd. The configuration files may be split into separate files for each virtual host. These virtual host files are usually, but not always, stored near the main configuration file. Once you find the right file, make a backup, and then you can start editing. The contents of a virtual host…