Pretty bog standard run-through-the-openssl-commands run down.<p><i>In my case, GoDaddy want to have 2048 (2KB) for the strength for the private key. For personal use, a key strenght of 1024 bits (1KB) would be sufficient.</i><p>1024 bits is not 1KB, 1024 bits is 128 bytes, or one eighth of a KB. 2048 bits is 256 bytes, or one quarter of a KB.
A little disappointed--I thought this was going to be a top-level explanation of how SSL works to protect data, but instead it was a step-by-step "how to buy a SSL cert for your server" that honestly wasn't even that clear or concise.
Or otherwise about an industry that rakes in huge profits by executing a few command on your .crt<p>I wonder when or if we will get a chance to see a community signed and trusted SSL certificate provider.