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5.5.6.2.1: Creating a self-signed test certificate

5.5.6.2.1: Creating a self-signed test certificate

For test purposes, you can create a self-signed certificate specifically for a server and its Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) based Java clients. You can also set up a temporary certificate authority by creating a self-signed certificate and using it to sign other certificates.

This procedure is useful when the WebSphere test certificate has expired, or if you want a self-signed test certificate that specifically recognizes your server. If you need a test certificate that has been signed by a Certificate Authority (CA), follow the procedure in article 5.5.6.2.2, Creating a certification request.

To create your own self-signed test certificate, complete the following steps:

  1. Create a server key store file. See article 5.5.6.2.1.1, Creating a server key store, for details.
  2. Create a client trust store file. See article 5.5.6.2.1.2, Creating a client trust store, for details.
  3. Enable Websphere Application Server to access the client and server keyring files. See article 5.5.6.2.5, Making client and server key store and trust store files accessible, for details.
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