[ebxml-mktg] Fwd: RE: [EDI-L] <Tech>

[James Bryce Clark <jbc@lawyer.com>]

FYI.  JBC

> To:
> <EDI-L@yahoogroups.com>
> Cc: "'Cox, Ken'" <ken.cox@brachs.com>
> From: Anders Tholén <anders_tholen@yahoo.com>
> Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 19:10:30 +0100
> Subject: RE: [EDI-L] <Tech>
>
> We are using ebXML MS, a newer transport protocol covering the features
> of AS2, in a number of implementations with different trading
> partners.
>
> We are normally using "self-signed" certificates in the
> *test*
> environments, and in the *production* environments different partners use
> different Certification Authorities, mainly Thawte and Verisign.
>
> To read more about the ebXML interoperability tests:
> http://www.ebusinessready.org/ebxmlms_3Q02UCCFinalReport.pdf
>
> Off-list I'll send you a document we've produced about how to aquire and
> use certificates, which might be useful.
> With best regards,
> Anders Tholén
> Ferrologic AB
> Steel 24-7: +32 2 334 2407 (Brussels)
> Mobile:     +46 70 787 6787
> e-mail:     anders.tholen@ferrologic.com
>
> > -----Original
> > Message-----
> > From: Cox, Ken
> > [mailto:ken.cox@brachs.com]
> > Sent: den 4 februari 2003 18:57
> > To: EDI-L@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [EDI-L] <Tech>
> >
> > Hi,
> > A question for those of you who have already implemented EDIINT AS2
> > regarding the exchange of public keys and certification of these
> > keys.
> >
> > The following EDIINT Working Group Draft says "This
> > applicability
> > statement does NOT require the use of a certification authority. The use
> > of a certification authority is therefore OPTIONAL. Certificates may be
> > self-signed." 
> > http://www.ietf.org/internet-drafts/draft-ietf-ediint-as2-12.txt
> >  
> >
> > Are you using a certificate authority?  If so are you using Verisign
> > or another? If you are self-signed, have their been any issues with
> > this?
> >
> > Please add any other relevant comments for any unasked question you have
> > an answer for.
> >
> > Thanks.
> > Ken Cox
> > Brach's Confections, Inc.
>
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