Task 1: Using self-signed certificates

 

Scenario:

• You have two queue managers, QM1 and QM2, which need to communicate securely. You require mutual authentication to be carried out between QM1 and QM2.

• You have decided to test your secure communication using self-signed certificates.

On UNIX, Windows, and z/OS systems, we can create self-signed certificates for testing.

On i5/OS, we cannot create self-signed certificates. Use personal certificates signed by a local CA to test SSL on i5/OS. When testing on i5/OS, ensure that the other end of the test connection has a copy of your local CA's certificate. See Task 2: Using CA-signed certificates for more information.

• The steps required to complete task 1
  

• Result of task 1
  

• Verifying task 1
  

 

Parent topic:

Set up SSL communications

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