Certificate Setup

This section describes how to install sample certificates to support code samples and labs. Labs that require certificates will include a note requesting that you complete this section before you begin.

Sample Certificates

When you import certificates to the certificate store, you must choose a particular certificate store. In the labs and code samples for this book, I am using the LocalMachine as the “server” store for certificates, and CurrentUser for “client” certificates. Table A-2 provides a list of certificates used by the code in this book and the appropriate location for installation.

Table A-2. List of certificates and locations for installation

Certificate filename

Subject key

Description

LocalMachine

CurrentUser

RPKey.pfx

CN=RPKey

Private key pair for the relying party (target services).

Personal

N/A

RPKey.cer

 

Public key for target services.

TrustedPeople, Trusted Root Certification Authorities

Personal

IPKey.pfx

CN=IPKey

Private key pair for identity provider services.

Personal

N/A

IPKey.cer

 

Public key for identity provider services.

TrustedPeople, Trusted Root Certification Authorities

N/A

SubjectKey.pfx

CN=SubjectKey

Private key pair for client applications.

N/A

Personal

SubjectKey.cer

 

Public key for client applications.

Personal, TrustedPeople, Trusted Root Certification Authorities

N/A

LocalHost.pfx

CN=LocalHost

Private key pair to use import as the SSL certificate in IIS.

Personal, ...

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