Secure storage preferences

Learn how to manage secure storage preferences.

By default, Installation Manager uses the Equinox Secure Storage mechanism from Eclipse to store credentials and generate a default storage file that is secured with a predefined password.

• Use a master password ensures that our credentials are secure. We can choose not to use a master password. However, our credentials are not secure.

• Only users who know the master password can read the encrypted credentials.
• The Storage section contains the location of your secure storage file.

Procedure

1. Click File > Preferences > Secure Storage. On the OS X, the Preferences option is under the IBM Installation Manager menu.

2. To change the master password:

   1. Click Change Password.

   2. Click Next.

   3. Click Next.

   4. Enter a new master password and click OK.

3. To opt out of using a master password, clear the Use master password option and click OK.

4. To delete all of your saved credentials:

   1. Click Delete Credentials.

   2. Click Yes to delete your saved credentials.

   3. Click Yes to restart Installation Manager.

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