SSL & SSH Help!

[Moooooo]

Hello, I am attempting to set up my own server Dynamic DNS and don't know a thing about SSL and SSH. Can someone explain to me what it is and how it is set up? I don't think I am going to make an online ordering section, but I want to know this stuff just in case.

I also heard something about certificates. How do I get them and what are the costs, involved?

Is there an Opensource Certificate?

For anyone that would suggest RTFM to me, I looked for one and can't find one that speaks english, or one that doesn't explain it so that it can be understood.

[Terminator1138]

A certificate is a file that comes from a cert authority that guarantees you say who you are. There are many companies (Thwarte, and others) who do this and the average cost might be around 100 bucks or so, but some webhosts offer a shared one. Some card processing centers also offer a community one too for free.

As far as setting it up on a server, I don't think there is anything you really need to do but install it. Just do a search on digital signatures, most of these are the same ones who can do certificates.

SSL is secure socket layer to provide protection and transmission of encrypted data. I'll see if I can find any direct sources for you to read.

[azlatin2000]

Something he didn't answer was SSH, SSH is like an encrypted telnet that allows you to execute commands on your server and upload stuff. This is something i reccommend you don't give out to the public and something they do not need.

[Moooooo]

So if I create an online shopping cart (maybe someday) I won't need SSH then? Just SSL then right?