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How to install SSL on an IIS-based Smartsource Data Collector server running Windows Server

Products

Webtrends Analytics 8.x
Webtrends Analytics 9.x

Cause

Implementation of the SmartSource Data Collector (SDC) plug-in on a Microsoft 2003 or later IIS server requires SSL certification for the IIS/SDC server to enable data collection for SSL tagged web pages/content.

Although the option to connect using SSL is available, acquisition of the required SSL-certificate and its site-specific application falls outside the scope of Webtrends Technical Support.

Resolution

For detailed instructions on how to install an SSL certificate on a Windows Server 2003 IIS server, please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299875

For detailed instructions on how to install an SSL certificate on a Windows Server 2008 IIS server, please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

http://www.iis.net/learn/manage/configuring-security/how-to-set-up-ssl-on-iis

If issues arise during installation of the certificate, contact your IT department for further assistance.

More Information

Tagging secure pages returns warning “This page contains both secure and insecure information”