How to Install or Renew an SSL Certificate on Exchange
An SSL certificate is essential for Microsoft Exchange services, especially for those exposed to the internet (e.g., Outlook Web Access, ActiveSync, Autodiscover).
Follow these steps to generate the CSR (Certificate Signing Request) required to install or renew an SSL certificate:
1. Start from Exchange EMC
Open the Exchange Management Console (EMC), go to Server Configuration, right-click and select New Exchange Certificate. Enter a descriptive name.
2. Wildcard Option (optional)
Do not check the wildcard option unless you already have a wildcard certificate (*.yourdomain.com).
3. Select Services
Choose the services you want to secure with the certificate (e.g., Outlook Anywhere, ActiveSync, OWA, etc.).
4. Choose the Common Name
Specify the common name, which is the host name your users will connect to (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com).
5. Enter Company Info and Save CSR
Fill in your company details and save the CSR file locally.
The saved file contains the CSR (Certificate Signing Request), which you’ll use to request the actual SSL certificate from a Certificate Authority.
You can send us your CSR, and Utixo will handle the certificate issuance and installation, providing full technical assistance.
