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Install the IIS Web Server Certificate

If you have not already done so, generate a key for your Web server through the Management Console, Key Manager, Access the Key Manager.

Note: Note this process may be slightly different for IIS 3 and IIS 4.

Important! If you are accessing this graphical user interface on Windows Server 2008, open the shortcut with Administrator permissions, even if you are logged into the system as an Administrator. For more information, see the release notes for your SiteMinder component.

To install the IIS Web Server Certificate

1. In the Management Console, right-click the Web Server and select Properties.
2. Click the Directory Security tab.
3. In the Secure Communications panel, click Key Manager.
4. Under Key, select Create New Key and a Wizard will guide you through the process.

   Once you create a key, you can request a certificate using the file created in the steps mentioned earlier. Go to the Certificate Authority and request a certificate for this server. You will need to paste the certificate request information generated in Step 1 in order to receive a certificate. Once you received a certificate, go back to Management Console, Directory Security and click Key Manager to install the certificate for the key described in the next step.

5. Right-click the key name and select Install Certificate.
6. Restart the Web Server.