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Configure server and cell level key locators using the administrative console

A key locator typically locates a key store in the file system. We can configure server and cell-level key locators for a specific application using the WAS administrative console. We can configure binding information in the administrative console; however, for extensions, use an assembly tool.

Important: There is an important distinction between Version 5.x and Version 6.0.x and later applications. The information supports Version 5.x applications only used with WAS v6.0.x and later. The information does not apply to Version 6.0.x and later applications.

The location of key stores can vary from machine to machine so it is often helpful to configure a default key locator for a specific machine and reference it from within the encryption or signing information. This information is found within the binding configurations of any application installed on the machine. This suggestion enables you to define a single key locator for all applications that need to use the same keys. In a WAS Network Deployment environment, we also can specify the default binding information at the cell level.


Related concepts

  • Key locator
  • Development and assembly tools


    Related tasks

  • Configure key locators using an assembly tool
  • Configure server and cell level key locators using the administrative console
  • Configure the client security bindings using an assembly tool
  • Configure the security bindings on a server acting as a client using the administrative console
  • Configure the server security bindings using an assembly tool
  • Configure the server security bindings using the administrative console


    Related information:

    keytool - Key and Certificate Management Tool