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6/25/2026
From Root CA to User Authorization in nginx+apache. Part 2: Certificate Revocation, CRL and OCSP

From Root CA to User Authorization in nginx+apache. Part 2: Certificate Revocation, CRL and OCSP

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A technical guide to implementing certificate revocation in PKI infrastructure. Covers the difference between CRL (Certificate Revocation Lists) and OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol), configuring distribution points in nginx/Apache, revoking certificates, and running an OCSP responder with detailed OpenSSL command syntax.

  • •Learn the difference between CRL and OCSP revocation mechanisms and when to use each
  • •Configure certificate distribution points and OCSP responder addresses in nginx/Apache
  • •Practical commands for revoking certificates, generating CRLs, and verifying revocation status

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