Install a Certificate on a SQL Server

You can install a SSL certificate on your SQL server.

About this task

For more information about adding a certificate to a computer, see your Windows documentation.

Procedure

  1. From the Start menu, click Run.
    The Run dialog box appears.
  2. In the Open field, enter MMC, and then click OK.
    The MMC console appears.
  3. From the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.
  4. Select Certificates, and then click Add.
    The Certificates snap-in dialog box appears.
  5. Select Computer account, click Next > Finish and then click OK.
  6. Expand Certificates (Local Computer) > Personal > Certificates.
  7. Right-click Certificates, select All Tasks, and then click Import.
    The Certificate Import Wizard appears.
  8. Use the Import Wizard to add a certificate to your computer.
  9. Close all open windows.