MultiSite Module Support Thread

[DivaVocals]

Hi
Just following this thread and the SSL requirements for multi domain. We are using sub-domains however some clients will be pointing their domains at these so I guess we will need a full multi domain SSL to cover this rather than wildcard?

Yes.. can't use a wildcard cert for two DISTINCT domains.. (sub-domains of the MAIN domain are what you need a wildcard cert for)

FYI to all who might follow this thread, IF you have two distinct domains you will need a multidomain SSL (AKA SANS Cert). With a SANS Cert you can buy one cert that covers multiple distinct domains. (yourdomain.com and yourotherdomain.com) The number of domains supported will vary with each certificate..

A SANS cert is VERY different from a Wildcard Cert which simply covers all variations for the SAME domain name (www.yourdomain.com, yourdomain.com, subdomain.yourdomain.com) Most hosting companies do not sell these type of SSL certs so you WILL have to shop around and purchase a SANS or Wildcard cert from an SSL provider/re-seller.. Also not all hosts will support Wildcard or SANS Certs.. so you WILL need to check with your host to be sure that they do support them. If you need one of these certs and your host doesn't support it, you will need to move your site to a host that properly supports these certs..
(I want to thank the "little birdie" who PM'd me last night with this important SSL information)

That said, I still need to look at how this module deals with SSL setup for the two stores.. Even if my client's host support them (moving him from Bluehost to InMotion) I still am not clear if this module will wok properly.. More things to check out/test..

[paperman]

Thanks that seems to have worked a treat.