Why and when to perform this task
This procedure creates a unique certificate for a CORBA C++ client that will use SSL security. Use this procedure if the client SSL security is enabled to create secure connections with an EJB server based on SSL that uses client certificates. In this case, WebSphere Application Server assumes that you have created and installed a unique certificate for the client (and another for the server).
Note: Depending on how you organize the administration of your certificates (particularly if you involve a commercial certificate authority), the time it takes to create and install a certificate can be significant; perhaps several days. Therefore, plan to complete this procedure a few days before you need to use the certificate.
You can create and install either a test certificate for use during development and testing or a production certificate for use in a production WebSphere network. If you want to create your own self-signed test certificate, complete the following procedure:
If you want to create a production certificate, complete the following procedures:What to do next
Continue with the next step in the overview procedure article, Enabling SSL security between a CORBA C++ client and an EJB server.