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What happens if CA server down?
If one of your subordinate CAs is compromised, you “only” have to revoke it and the certificates underneath. Certificates issued from other subordinates would still be okay and you wouldn’t need to re-distribute your trust anchors (i.e. Root CAs).
What happens if OCSP server is down?
Chrome users connecting to Google websites are blissfully unaware that Google’s OCSP responder is down. (This renders OCSP almost entirely pointless from a security perspective, since an attacker with a revoked certificate can usually just block the OCSP response and the browser will accept the revoked certificate.)
Does a CA need to be online?
To issue a new CRL the CA must be turned on. Although you call it wasteful, the best practice is to have an offline CA that only issues certs to online CAs. Then you can publish a CRL at longer intervals (say every 6 months)….All replies.
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What causes a computer server to go down?
A server can go down for many reasons. Maybe a physical machine loses power, or perhaps the operating system or network card experiences an issue — many variables can cause a failure. If you’re an IT professional that needs to look after many servers and websites, you have a lot to keep track of.
Is it possible to avoid a server crash?
In every server crash (just like in the case of any other problem) you need to identify the cause first and then find a solution, accordingly. Though server crashes cannot be completely avoided, this article also provides a few tips to lower the possibility of one. The symptoms can provide important clues to what exactly is wrong with the server.
What to do when your web server goes down?
If the power is on but your server is down, determine whether or not access to the web server is completely down or only affecting some IP addresses. You can usually tap your network administrator to figure out who does and doesn’t have access.
What causes a website to go down for no reason?
Users can also report website problems they’re experiencing with websites, so you can get better insights into what’s going on with your favorite services. A server can go down for many reasons. Maybe a physical machine loses power, or perhaps the operating system or network card experiences an issue — many variables can cause a failure.