I am attempting to move an SSL certificate (issued by Network Solutions) from one IIS 6 / Win2k3 server to another. Exporting it as a pfx file allowed the transfer, but the certificate seems to fail it's checksum when imported on the target server. I've also attempted to use the "move certificate to a remote server" option, but as these are on two completely different networks, behind VPNs and firewalls, that doesn't seem to be a viable approach. Does anyone have any ideas why the pfx file approach would fail (multiple times with the same error)?
Ssl – How to move SSL cert between Windows Server 2K3 machines on IIS 6
iissslwindows-server-2003
Best Answer
Take a look at this page, it documents the process step-by-step. It looks really complicated but I have done this many times with no problem.
http://www.sslshopper.com/move-or-copy-an-ssl-certificate-from-a-windows-server-to-another-windows-server.html
Update: Found another link which is exactly the same process, only without the screenshots: http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=403531