Configuring server and cell level key locators using the administrative console

A key locator typically locates a key store in the file system. You can configure server and cell-level key locators for a specific application by using the WebSphere® Application Server administrative console. You can configure binding information in the administrative console; however, for extensions, you must use an assembly tool.

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Important: There is an important distinction between Version 5.x and Version 6.0.x and later applications. The information supports Version 5.x applications only that are used with WebSphere Application Server Version 6.0.x and later. The information does not apply to Version 6.0.x and later applications.

The location of key stores can vary from machine to machine so it is often helpful to configure a default key locator for a specific machine and reference it from within the encryption or signing information. This information is found within the binding configurations of any application installed on the machine. This suggestion enables you to define a single key locator for all applications that need to use the same keys. In a WebSphere Application Server, Network Deployment environment, you also can specify the default binding information at the cell level.

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