Need to learn how to...

I am developing a web site, and I need to have very specific shipping cost from UPS. UPS has online tools that will allow me to do everything I need to do, but I am stretching my knowledge of XML and SSL in order to make a connection to UPS's server.

I need to learn how to make a SSL connection in my web site to access the UPS web-site, and retrieve the info. I can handle the XML form and posting and retrieving, I just don't understand SSL, or how to incorporate it into my site.

I am using .asp, on a windows server, so from what I can gather, adding an ssl connection is not impossible.

I just need a good tutorial that can explain the coding and what I need to do.

I have excellent learning skills, and bare bones programming skills, but I learn well on my own.

Being pointed in the right direction would be great.

Also, one last thing - I need to learn how to handle errors transmitted back fromthe UPS server (like a validation, busy server, etc.) I understand errors, but I have no clue on how to handle them and I need a good strategy.

I now that's a lot to cover, thanks to all who reply.

Paul