Hi,
  .cer file is just Window's naming convention for
storing base64 encoded certificate. It is like .PEM
and can be opened for view using a text editor.

  As such, the usual method for key generation etc
applies, check under PEM.

Tace

--- Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi.
> 
> I have to write client for some system that is
> written by other people,
> apparently it uses SSL ;)
> I can normally establish SSL connection and receive
> appropriate response,
> but problem is that they sent us their certificate
> file that we should use,
> named "users.cer" (single file).
> 
> I googled and loked at various tutorials, but they
> all involve generating
> private key, making certificate out of it, ending it
> for signing etc. No cer
> file usage decribed anywhere.
> How do I add .cer certificate usage to standart
> connection with SSL?
> 
> A code sample 'd be appreciated ;)
> 
> 
>
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