Re: SSL and Forms-Based Authentication Advice Needed

From: Mark Arnold [MVP] (mark_at_mvps.org)
Date: 02/10/04


Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 09:45:12 +0000

tim_4h@hotmail.com (Tim Adams) wrote:

>Hello..Here's my situation and I need a little guidance. One Win2003
>server with Exchange 2003 server on it. I want to set up Forms-Based
>Authentication. I realize I need SSL to implement this. My question
>is whether I should configure Certificate Services on the server
>(small office 10 people) or should I get a 3rd party certificate
>authority (versign)?
>
>What are the pros and cons of the two options?
>
>Thanks in Advance!...Tim

Essentially depends on where the people will be using OWA from. If
it's going to be from some Internet Cafe in some far off field that is
forever England then a 3rd party certificate will be best. If they're
carting laptops around and dialling a local pop or an ISP or direct
into the network then you might as well use Certificate Services.

Mark Arnold MCSA MCSE+M MVP, mark@mvps.org
FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exchange.htm &
http:http://www.swinc.com/resource/e2kfaq.htm



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