Should I create a backup copy of my server certificate?

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1

Yes. Your server certificate is a valuable investment, and is the key to your server's Secure Sockets Layer features. To create a backup copy of your server certificate, copy the entire certificate on to a floppy disk and store it in a safe place.