Protect a WCF service using SSL - Part 1

We have a scenario where we are exposing a WCF service over the internet that is hosted in IIS.  We want the communication with the service to be protected using SSL.  The encryption/decryption is handled completely by IIS, so there is minimal need to edit the configuration of the service itself (See Part 2).  First you need a certificate.  To create your own for testing:

1. Open IIS (as administrator).
2. Choose the top level node in the Connections pane.
3. Click Server Certificates in the IIS section of the middle pane.
4. Click Create Self Signed Certificate.  The friendly name should match the name of the computer.

Now configure SSL:

1. Right click Default Web Site and choose Edit Bindings.
2. Click Add, choose HTTPS, and select the certificate you just created.

Finally, set up your service to require SSL:

1. Click on the web application that hosts your service.
2. In the middle pane, IIS section, double click on SSL Settings and check the "Require SSL" box.