Change configuration settings

We can change a configuration setting. For example, we might change Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) configuration settings for the ISAM servers.

The configuration files, stanzas, and stanza entries are described in Configuration file reference.

Steps

1. Make a backup copy of the configuration file that we plan to modify. If you encounter an error, use the backup copy to return the configuration file to a known working state.
2. Stop the ISAM servers that are affected.
3. Use one of the following mechanisms to modify the configuration file:
   • Use the pdadmin config commands to modify the configuration file.
   • Use the appropriate configuration tool for your server to change the configuration settings:
     • For the ivmgrd.conf file, use the mgrsslcfg utility.
     • For the pd.conf file, use the bassslcfg utility.
     • For all other configuration files, use the svrsslcfg utility.

   Many stanzas or values are created or modified only by using Security Verify Access configuration utilities. Some values are completed automatically after the configuration is completed. Do not modify these values.

4. Start the ISAM servers that are affected.

Example

For example, to change the ivmgrd.conf file, we must stop the policy servers. Complete the change and restart all the policy servers to put the change into effect.

Parent topic: Server configuration file tasks