Obtaining an encrypted keystore password

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This page explains how to encrypt a keystore password.

When HTTPS is enabled in IBM AD Configuration Server

Note: Make sure that Hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) is set as a default connection protocol in IBM AD Configuration Server. For more information, see Configuring Security Settings.
  1. Go to <IBM ADDI Installation Folder>\IBM Application Discovery Configuration Service\conf.
  2. Open the jvmargs.txt file by using a text editor.
  3. Copy the encrypted password value from -Djavax.net.ssl.keyStorePassword=<ENCRYPTED_PASSWORD>.

When HTTPS is disabled in IBM AD Configuration Server

  1. Open a new Command Prompt on Windows or a new Terminal on Linux.
  2. Go to <IBM ADDI Installation Folder>\IBM Application Discovery Configuration Service\conf.
  3. Execute the following command:
    • For Windows
      - securityUtility.bat <password>
  4. The encrypted password is displayed on the screen.