Advanced Domain Setup for NetSuite Web Stores

The simplest way to set up an online store in NetSuite is to create a single domain for both the web store and checkout, secured with an automatic certificate. This approach streamlines both shopping and checkout activities by keeping them on the same domain, enhancing speed and efficiency. Additionally, automatic certification simplifies maintenance by allowing Oracle NetSuite to handle the renewal of your certificate automatically.

However, there may be scenarios where you want to use different domains for your web store and checkout process. If you choose to implement such a setup, it's important to understand how domain bridging operates. This involves using both a non-secure HTTP web store domain and a secure HTTPS checkout domain, facilitating a seamless shopping experience without compromising security.

Manual Certificates

While automatic certificates are convenient, you can also opt to obtain a certificate from a certificate authority (CA) of your choice. For more details on this process, refer to the section on manual certificates in the NetSuite documentation.

Best Practices for Domain Setup

• Single Domain: Utilize a single domain for both shopping and checkout to reduce complexity and improve site performance.
• Separate Domains: If different domains are required, ensure that domain bridging is adequately configured to maintain a seamless user experience while securely managing data exchanges.
• Certificate Management: Whether choosing automatic or manual certificates, regularly verify that the SSL certificates are valid and renew them as needed to avoid service interruptions.

Key Considerations

When setting up domains:

• Confirm access to required features for secure domains.
• Assess and acquire the appropriate type of SSL certificate.
• Generate and download the Certificate Signing Request (CSR) correctly to secure your domain.

Note: Download the CSR from the Domain record page to ensure compatibility.

Session Management

A Commerce web store utilizes entities and roles to manage session information across domains. It's critical to implement robust session management to track user activity and preferences, enhancing personalization and customer satisfaction.

For a detailed explanation of how domain bridging and secure domains work in NetSuite, explore related topics like manual certificates and secure domain licenses.