Configuring the WSUS Website for SSL

Because the WSUS component was installed on the CM1 server, the same certificate that was used to secure the Default Site can be used to secure the WSUS Administration site from within IIS.

Caution

Do not enable all virtual directories within the WSUS Administration site to use SSL. Only the APIRemoting30, ClientWebService, DSSAuthWebService, ServerSyncWebService, and SimpleAuthWebService should require SSL.

To configure WSUS for SSL communication, complete the following steps:

1. Open Internet Information Services Manager.

2. Expand Sites, and select the WSUS administration site, which is often the Default Web Site.

3. Click the Bindings action.

4. Click Add, select HTTPS, and click Edit.

5. Choose the ...

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