Create a web-aware trust store for the Tiny Editors Services

This task outlines the process for creating a web-aware trust store for the Tiny Editors Services.

1. Log in to the web interface of the WebSphere Application Server Console.

   The default address is: https://host_name:9043/ibm/console

2. Expand Security and click the SSL certificate and key management link.

   

3. Click Key stores and certificates link.

   

4. Click New.

   

5. Create a trust store.

   1. Enter a Name for the Tiny Editors Services trust store.

   2. Enter the Path to the WebSphere JVM trust store.

      For example:

      /opt/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer/java/jre/lib/security/cacerts
      

   3. Enter the password for the WebSphere JVM trust store into the Password and Confirm password fields.

      Tip

      The default password for the WebSphere JVM trust store is changeit .

   4. Set the Type to JKS .

   5. Click OK.

   

6. Click the Save link.

   

7. Export in-house root certificates for use with the Tiny Editors Services trust store.

   1. Click the CellDefaultTrustStore link.

      

   2. Click the Signer certificates link.

      

   3. Select the checkbox for a required certificate and click Extract.

      

   4. Specify a file name for the certificate and click OK.

      

      

   5. If additional certificates are required, repeat steps 7.c and 7.d, otherwise click the Key stores and certificates breadcrumb link.

      

8. Import in-house root certificates.

   1. Click the link of the Tiny Editor Services Trust Store.

      

   2. Click the Signer certificates link.

      

   3. Click Add.

      

   4. Enter a memorable Alias and enter File name of a previously exported certificate. Click OK.

      

      

   5. If additional certificates require importing, repeat steps 8.c and 8.d.

Parent topic: Configuring the SSL certificates for the Tiny Editors Services