[Version 5 only]WebSphere Application Server - Express, Version 6.0.x     Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows

Default binding

The default binding information is defined in the ws-security.xml file and can be administered by either the administrative console or by scripting.

Important distinction between Version 5.x and Version 6.0.x applications
Note: The information in this article supports version 5.x applications only that are used with WebSphere Application Server Version 6.0.x. The information does not apply to version 6.0.x applications.
Certain applications can share certain binding information. This information includes truststores, keystores, and authentication methods (token validation). WebSphere Application Server provides support for default binding information. Administrators can define binding information at: Applications can refer to this binding information.

You can define the following binding information in the ws-security.xml file:

Trust anchors (truststore)
Collection certificate store
Key locators
Trusted ID evaluators
Login mappings



Related concepts
Trust anchors
Collection certificate store
Key locator
Trusted ID evaluator
Login mappings
BasicAuth authentication method
Identity assertion authentication method
Signature authentication method
Lightweight Third Party Authentication

Related reference
Default configuration for WebSphere Application Server

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