Learning WCF

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, Trusted ...