Requires at least one computer with HTTP access to ctldl.windowsupdate.com. Client machines must be domain members or workgroup members. Server needs file/web server and AD Group Policy/MDM solution
Saved changes are temporary, committed changes overwrite running config. Running config should be backed up before making changes
Requires SSH access to server with sudo privileges. Python 3.6+ and Augeas for Apache plugin needed. System dependencies must be installed before Certbot
OpenSSL is required for creating PFX files from certificate and private key. Windows certutil utility can combine .crt and .key files into .pfx. DigiCert provides GUI interface for PFX file creation
Windows automatically updates root certificates weekly from Microsoft websites. System downloads certificates from Windows Update servers when trusted. Direct Internet access required for automatic certificate updates
Root Certificates are embedded in Windows operating systems for authentication. Windows 11 updates root certificates weekly through Trusted Root Certificate List. Expired certificates can cause application malfunctions and internet browsing issues