Tag Archives: certificate

December, 2009

• 30 December

  How to setup an SSL Dovecot mail server

  Question: How do I setup Dovecot to use IMAPS and POP3S with Postfix certificates? Answer: Dovecot is a free and open source IMAP and POP3 mail server. It is used for receiving incoming mail and works in conjunction with Postfix, which handles sending and delivery. Dovecot runs on all Linux …
• 25 December

  Running an entire website under SSL

  Question: I was thinking of making my entire website HTTPS instead of just the shopping cart. Is this a good idea? Answer: There are both pros and cons to securing an entire site with SSL, but most seem to agree that the cons outweigh the pros. The advantage is that …

June, 2009

• 24 June

  When you need SSL and when you don't

  Most web hosts offer some form of SSL in at least some of their hosting packages. Many users are confused about when it is necessary to have SSL, when it is optional, and when they do not need it at all. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is essentially …