[Version 5 only]WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, Version 6.0.x     Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows

Configuring server and cell level key locators using the administrative console

Why and when to perform this task

Important distinction between Version 5.x and Version 6.0.x applications
Note: The information in this article supports version 5.x applications only that are used with WebSphere Application Server Version 6. The information does not apply to version 6.0.x applications.

A key locator typically locates a key store in the file system. 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 Network Deployment environment, you also can specify the default binding information at the cell level.

This task provides instructions on how to configure server and cell-level key locators for a specific application using the WebSphere Application Server administrative console. You can configure binding information in the administrative console, but for extensions, you must use the Application Server Toolkit.

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Related concepts
Key locator

Related tasks
Configuring key locators using an assembly tool
Configuring server and cell level key locators using the administrative console
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Configuring the server security bindings using an assembly tool
Configuring the server security bindings using the administrative console

Related information
keytool - Key and Certificate Management Tool

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