Secure storage preferences

Learn how to manage secure storage preferences.

About this task

By default, Installation Manager uses the Equinox Secure Storage mechanism from Eclipse to store credentials and generate a default storage file that is secured with a predefined password.
  • Using a master password ensures that your credentials are secure. You can choose not to use a master password. However, your credentials are not secure.
  • Only users who know the master password can read the encrypted credentials.
  • The Storage section contains the location of your secure storage file.

Procedure

  1. Click File > Preferences > Secure Storage. On the OS X operating system, the Preferences option is under the IBM® Installation Manager menu.
  2. To change the master password:
    1. Click Change Password.
    2. Click Next.
    3. Click Next.
    4. Enter a new master password and click OK.
  3. To opt out of using a master password, clear the Use master password option and click OK.
  4. To delete all of your saved credentials:
    1. Click Delete Credentials.
    2. Click Yes to delete your saved credentials.
    3. Click Yes to restart Installation Manager.

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