This blog is an ongoing project by Mike Maddaloni, president of Dunkirk Systems, LLC, to archive the myriad of tech tips and resources he has collected along his 10+ years as a Web developer.
It seems installing an SSL certificate is much more time consuming and laborious than the application process for getting one, including providing all sorts of business documentation to prove who you are!
Some SSL providers offer better instructions than others. When I am looking for information on installing SSL certs, one site typically gives me all the help I need, SSL Shopper. For example, this article on how to use SSL certificates with Exchange 2007 was extremely helpful when I was not getting the support from my “managed” server vendor.
SSL Shopper is an independent SSL comparison site, and not a provider of SSL certs themselves. If you need help installing a cert, in my opinion they are the best place to start. I’d welcome your thoughts if they are helpful for you, or if you have another source of information - please post it in the comments.
The Cost of Downtime Calculator is an interesting tool to calculate how much money your company could lose during system failures. For most of us, this would be Internet access. This will more than prove you should go to a coffee shop when your access fails!
This article from Law Practice Magazine from the American Bar Association offers great advice on defending your brands with domain names and the process of doing so. Again, like any legal resource, you should consult with your own attorney!
Looking to get a jump start on contracts for your business? This contract pack should do the trick. Of course, always review your contracts with a lawyer.
Are you sick of looking up on your growing list of usernames and passwords before you login to yet another Web site? OpenID is positioning itself as the cure for your ills.
15Secondpitch offers a simple-to-use wizard to help you define who you are and make your pitch for free, as well as offering other support services for a fee.
They say you are not really in business until you have received (or sent) a cease and desist letter! These are some tips on how to send a cease and desist letter from a Web site that offers other tips and tutorials.
NameBio allows you to search various domain name sales services for sales based on selected keywords. This can be a useful tool for self-evaluation of domain name values.
It seems installing an SSL certificate is much more time consuming and laborious than the application process for getting one, including providing all sorts of business documentation to prove who you are!
