DSNT581I To ensure user credentials are not exposed in the network, SERVER_ENCRYPT is recommended for TCP/IP ALREADY VERIFIED

Explanation

The Db2 installation CLIST displays this message on panel DSNTIP5 if the TCP/IP ALREADY VERIFIED field is not set to the recommended value. SERVER_ENCRYPT is recommended and provides the best security because connections are accepted only if user credentials are provided to authenticate the user ID, and strong encryption is used to protect the user ID and credentials.

User response

Take one of the following actions:

• Set the value to SERVER_ENCRYPT so that strong encryption is used to protect the user ID and credentials.
• Press ENTER to continue; the user IDs and passwords are at minimal security and can be exposed in the network.

System action

The DSNT581I message is displayed on panel DSNTIP5 when the value of TCP/IP ALREADY VERIFIED field is not set to SERVER_ENCRYPT.