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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 keyring file. See article 5.5.6.2.1.1, Creating a server keyring, for details.
  2. Create a client keyring file. See article 5.5.6.2.1.2, Creating a client keyring, 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 keyrings accessible, for details.
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