Does each virtual host need a separate certificate?
Yes, usually. Browsers verify that the server name in the server’s digital certificate matches the server name in the URL being accessed. If they do not match, it may indicate a security problem, so the browser will warn the user. Some Web hosting sites have worked around this by getting one certificate for the main site, and serving all secure Web pages from that site. In most cases, this is harmless; however, it may be disconcerting to users who are expecting a secure transaction with one site, but are presented with a certificate for a different site. So if you want to use virtual hosts with SpringSource SSL, it’s best to have a certificate for each virtual host serving secure pages. SpringSource SSL fully supports per-virtual-host certificates.
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