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Creating an easy to deploy SSL certificate in PEM format

When ordering a secure certificate, most often one has to deal with the following files: certificate key file (aka private key): .key certificate request file: .csr primary certificate file (issued by the CA): .crt certificate chain (aka intermediate certificate, or sf bundle): sf_bundle.crt As a result, when deploying to a web server, it is necessary [...]


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What is the difference between site to site and mobile VPN?

For most businesses, there are two types of VPN that apply: site to site VPN: this is used to link sites, such as your office and the data center, mobile VPN: this is used to link mobile or home users to a corporate site, or a data center. The mobile VPN to your office is [...]


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Install Packages on OpenBSD 4.x and OpenBSD 5.x

To install binary packages on OpenBSD, the package manager needs to have the correct download URL.  This URL changes based on OpenBSD version and architecture.  Here is how to set it independently: export PKG_PATH=ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/$(uname -r)/packages/$(machine -a)/ Once that is done, the pkg_add command will work. In fact all pkg_* commands will work.


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Domino 8.5 SSL Key Import Into Keyring File

Domino Server SSL Key Import By default, the SSL key order process in the Domino Administrator assumes that only single domain certificates are used. Hence, when you have a multi domain UCC or a wildcard certificate, it has to be loaded into the keyring (a.k.a. kyr file) outside of the Domino Administrator. The basic overview [...]


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Verifying SSL Certificates

Problem You have a few SSL cert files on your server, but you are not sure which one is the newest, or the right cert to use. Solution Look at the contents of a CSR openssl req -noout -text -in [domain_name].csr Where [domain_name].csr is the name of the CSR file. Look at the contents of [...]


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SMTP Server Testing with Authentication

Problem You need to test manually an SMTP server that requires authentication. Solution The text you need to enter into a DOS or Unix command line is in typewriter typeface. Responses from the server are shown in italic. telnet smtp-server.smtpdomain.com 25 Trying xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx… Connected to smtp-server.smtpdomain.com. Escape character is ‘^]’. 220 smtp-server.smtpdomain.com plus some other [...]


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Planning for Storage, Server, and Network Infrastructure

Questions to ask when planning storage and server infrastructure Storage Requirements What our their current storage environment? (What technology do we use? NetApp, EMC, HP, Hitachi, Compellant?) What is our current amount of usable storage? What is our current data in GB / TB? How much of that data is deemed critical as opposed to [...]


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NetApp route add default gateway

NetApp SAN default gateway setup DataOntap is a FreeBSD based operating system built by NetApp. However, most of the command line interface commands differ from the usual FreeBSD commands. When a new NetApp installation is performed, or a NetApp migration is needed, typically the IP address needs to be changed, as well as the default [...]


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Online fax service with SSL API

Problem You need to create an online application that is capable of sending a FAX securely (PCI, HIPAA or other compliance). Solution After trying trustfax and eFax, neither of which has a secure API, Ralph found that Metro Fax has a SSL API for developers and the cost is reasonable. The following SDK as well [...]


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KLUDGE v0.5 EMAIL SERVER – A DETAILED HOWTO

This is a reproduction of http://www.jm-associates.com/admin/kludge.html that has gone missing in 2009 KLUDGE v0.5 EMAIL SERVER – A DETAILED HOWTO AUTHOR – Chris Berry chris_berry@jm-associates.com MAILING LIST – kludge_list@jm-associates.com To subscribe just send a blank message to kludge_list-subscribe@jm-associates.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Reasoning Legal Disclaimer Special Thanks Conventions Components Reference Documents Setup – Stage 0 , [...]


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