SSL and IIS not working

[koquito]

Hi fellows.... I have a small problem.
IIS 5.0 running on a 2k DC.
First I installed a Standalone CA (might be the problem), create the certificate, installed on the server, everything seems to be ok with that.
Went to the virtual directory I want to secure, checked Require SSl under Directory Security.
Went to client (win2k Pro) using IE, typed

http://server/certsrv,

requested and installed the certificate.
Now everytime I go to

http://server/virtualdirectory

it tells me requieres SSl, as expected. When I switch to https:// IE tells me I will enter a secure page, but when it tries, a "Page can not be displayed" comes up all the time.
I telneted into the server port 443, and is listening.
I tried Netbios name to reach the web server avoiding any router (blocking ports), but the same thing happens.
Now, what could be the problem. (Not being and enterprise root CA)
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[Shift838]

did you setup the certificate on the server itself with the server certificate tool or website tool on the server?

 

[koquito]

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[Shift838]

Have you tried to delete and recreated the certificate?

 

[koquito]

yes sir A+, MCP, CCNA
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[koquito]

Well, I found some links that might be very helpful ...NOw I have to wait until monday...I will post back if it works..
Thanks for the help.. A+, MCP, CCNA
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[koquito]

thanks for the advice..I will sure try everything on monday..
I was reading a little bit around and found that microsoft released a fix and both the workstation and the server must have it installed, otherwise ..you migh run into problems...
It happens to me also, that when you request the server/certsrv link, and go through at the end it stays on Downloading ActiveX control forever(on the server and some other computers).
I have a lot to do on monday regarding this matter..If anything makes it work I will sned you the links..and everything..
Thanks a lot!! A+, MCP, CCNA
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[koquito]

I just got it to work.
I used several links links from microsoft, follow the steps, and it worked!!.
This are the links..

In Case you have problems with the ActiveX control

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330389

How to install properly th Certificate using the CA.(links are bellow the text)

First) Generate the certreq.txt by using the Certificate Wizard on IIS (Directory Security).
Second) open

http://yoursite/certsrv

and request a certificate-->Advanced Request-->PAste the certreq.txt content in the box-->Submit.
Third) Issue the certificate by going into CA console on the server-->
Forth) check again

http://yoursite/certsrv

and check pending certificates..Download the certificate.
Fifth) Using IIS -->directory Security-->Server Certificate-->INStall th requested certificate by browsing into the .cer file you downloaded.
And that's it!!

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;228821

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;265847

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;228836

How to troubleshoot SSL problems

http://www.iisfaq.com/ExternalLink.aspx?L=2435&P=184

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