This section describes topics on how to set up and use
the Key Management utility (IKEYMAN) with IBM HTTP Server. Using the
graphical interface, rather than the command line interface, is recommended.
About this task
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.
Use IKEYMAN for configuration tasks that are related to public
and private key creation and management. You cannot use IKEYMAN for
configuration options that update the httpd.conf configuration
file.
Procedure
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.
- Use IKEYMAN to create key databases, public and private
key pairs, and certificate requests.
- If you act as your own CA, you can use IKEYMAN to create
self-signed certificates.
- If you act as your own CA for a private Web network, you
have the option to use the server CA utility to generate and issue
signed certificates to clients and servers in your private network.