ssl how and why

[KRONZO 16]

Hi 

I have read the stickied post here.

 

but how and why.

 

I am running my server on a windows 10 machine and it only runs emby and utorrent.

where do i get the ssl certificate from ? 

why do i need it ?

do i only install on the server or do it need to be installed on all devices that connects to the server too ?

 

I guess i'm looking for an explanation/clarification on this !!!! 

I dont really know anything about it

 

 

 

hope you guys will take the time

 

 

KRONZO

[ThermoDust 12]

 

where do i get the ssl certificate from ? 

 

 

 

I personally went with https://www.ssls.com/ssl-certificates/comodo-positivessl - Due to cost per year and ease of purchase.

 

why do i need it ?

 

 

 

You don't and you do. SSL is just a wrapper around the stream going from your server to your device. It is good because it prevents(to a certain extent) anyone from seeing what is being transmitted, all they can see is traffic but not what kind. I find it to be piece of mind. I like the idea of my ISP and anyone else not knowing what goes through my network.

 

 

Do i only install on the server or do it need to be installed on all devices that connects to the server too ?

 

 

Only on the server

[KRONZO 16]

Thank you for the answer. 

it clarifies it a bit, but if i set up a vpn for my network would that not achieve the same thing ?

[ThermoDust 12]

For the most part yes, the VPN will do it. VPN will enclose the connection from  your computer/network to their exit node. From there the traffic is unencrypted whereas a SSL will be end to end.

[KRONZO 16]

thank you

[Untoten 296]

Any TLS will help.