Just keep good track of the wildcard. The downside of losing a single name cert is somebody can go be foo.contoso.com, when you misplace a wildcard (until it gets revoked), someone can go be *.contoso.com.
Thanks, Brian Desmond (w) 312.625.1438 | (c) 312.731.3132 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ferguson, Chris Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 10:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] SSL Certificate Ah, yes... Another +10 for the wildcard cert - makes deployment far easier. > On May 24, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Melvin Backus <[email protected]> wrote: > > +10 for Digicert. They are a bit more expensive than GoDaddy, but way cheaper > than Verisign / Thawte. I cannot possibly say enough about their support > team. I've had cases where they actually called me to help before I even > open a ticket. They also have free duplicates so if you have a need for a > wildcard, etc., it makes it really easy to deal with across multiple > platforms. > > -- > There are 10 kinds of people in the world... > those who understand binary and those who don't. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Ferguson, Chris > Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 10:27 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] SSL Certificate > > I use Digicert. They have a great customer service model. If I make a > mistake, they walk me through it without charge. > > If I have trouble installing a certificate, they help me out there too. > > >> On May 24, 2016, at 9:23 AM, Liby Philip Mathew <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I want to purchase an SSL certificate for one of our support web site. >> Which is the most preferred SSL certificate provider? What will be the >> approximate cost? >> Anything specific to be considered while purchasing the certificate? >> This is the first time I am going to purchase/use a third party certificate. >> Appreciate any assistance. >> TIA >> >> Regards >> Mathew >> Disclaimer >> >> [The information contained in this e-mail message and any attached files are >> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are >> addressed. This transmission may contain information that is confidential, >> Path Solutions Private, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law >> and/or Path Solutions information security policy. The receiver of this >> communication shall not transmit any part of this message unless the email >> subject clearly classify it as "Public" or a written permission has been >> given by the information assets owner. If you have received this e-mail in >> error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies, any >> disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained >> herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Path Solutions accepts no responsibility for >> any errors, omissions, computer viruses and other defects.] >> >> P Protect our planet: Do not print this email unless necessary. > > > > >
