Obtaining a host key document from Resource Link

You can download a host key document from Resource Link®, if the IBM Secure Execution feature is enabled on your IBM Z® or LinuxONE.

Before you begin

If you have never signed in to Resource Link, you need to register before you can access the host key document page.
  1. Open the main page, www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
  2. Click Sign in. You are prompted to register.
You will receive an email in about an hour when the registration is complete.

You need the machine serial number and the machine type. See Providing cloud customers with the machine serial number for how to find the serial number and machine type.

Important: The resource link pages to download host key documents are currently under construction. See Important note on downloading IBM Secure Execution host key documents for instructions.

Procedure

  1. As a registered user, access the Host key documents page:
    https://www.ibm.com/support/resourcelink/api/content/public/host-key-documents.html
  2. Follow the instructions on the page for requesting a host key document.