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Managing keys with the IKEYMAN graphical interface (Distributed systems)

This section describes topics on how to set up and use the key management utility (IKEYMAN) with IBM® HTTP Server. Using the graphical user interface, rather than the command line interface, is recommended.

Before you begin

Ensure that the required compat-libstdc++ package exists for your operating system architecture. For more information, see the installation and verification information for Linux packages.

About this task

Global Security Kit (GSKit) certificate management tools are installed in the <ihsinst>/bin/ directory. These tools should only be run from the installation directory. Examples for the following commands should include the full directory path, such as <ihsinst>/bin/gskcmd.
  • gskver
  • ikeyman
  • gskcapicmd
  • gskcmd
For IKEYMAN, you can run the following command in the installation directory to generate debug information.
<ihsinst>/bin/ikeyman -x

To have a secure network connection, create a key for secure network communications and receive a certificate from a certificate authority (CA) that is designated as a trusted CA on your server.

Procedure

What to do next

You may experience a certificate problem when you open a certificate that has a key with a higher level of cryptography than your policy files permit. You can optionally install unlimited strength JCE policy files.

For more information about the IKEYMAN utility, see the IKEYMAN User's Guide on the IHS Library page.

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