Exporting the IMS Server configuration with the IMS Configuration Utility

Use the Export IMS Server Configuration tool in the IMS Configuration Utility to back up the IMS Server configuration. When you export the IMS Server configuration, the configuration is stored in a Java™ archive file. You can download and import this file later into the same or different computer.

Before you begin

Ensure that the IMS Server is installed, configured, and that it works.

About this task

The following changes are included during the exporting of the IMS Server configuration:
  • IMS Server configuration files
  • JDBC settings
  • All IMS Server keys and certificates
  • WebSphere® Application Server root CA key
  • IBM® HTTP Server SSL certificate
  • IMS Server SOAP service URL
  • Virtual Member Manager enterprise directories configuration
  • Enterprise directories
The following changes are excluded during the exporting of the IMS Server configuration:
  • Information that is stored in the IMS Server database. For example: IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On policies and user wallets.
  • Manual changes on the WebSphere Application Server profile. For example: heap size values and session management on the modules.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the IMS Configuration Utility.
  2. Under Utilities, click Export IMS Configuration.
    The Export IMS Server Configuration wizard is displayed.
  3. Click Begin.
  4. Accept the specified default values in the form if you used the default values during the WebSphere Application Server Root CA configuration. Otherwise, replace the default values.
    Keystore name
    Specify the root keystore name. For example, NodeDefaultRootStore.
    Keystore scope
    Specify the scope of the keystore. For example, (cell):exportCell01:(node):exportNode01.
    Keystore password
    Specify the assigned keystore password. For example, WebAS.
    Root CA alias name
    Specify the certificate alias of the Root CA . For example, root.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Accept the specified default values in the form if you used the default values during the IBM HTTP Server SSL Certificate configuration. Otherwise, replace the default values.
    Keystore name
    Specify the SSL certificate keystore name. For example, CMSKeyStore.
    Keystore scope
    Specify the scope name of the SSL certificate keystore. For example, (cell):exportCell01:(node):exportNode01:(server):webserver1.
    Keystore password
    Specify the SSL certificate keystore password. For example, WebAS.
    SSL Alias
    Specify the assigned alias for the SSL certificate. For example, default.
  7. Click Next.
    The ISAM ESSO IMS Server Export Configuration Summary is displayed.
  8. Review the summary of IMS Server configuration to be exported.
  9. Click Export.
    The IMS Server configuration is exported.
  10. Click Download.
  11. Select Save File to store the IMS Server configuration JAR file.
  12. Click OK.