Configuring SSL for Planning Analytics Spreadsheet Services

When configuring SSL for Planning Analytics Spreadsheet Services, custom key stores and certificates should be stored in a directory outside of the installation directory. A directory "next to" (at the same level as) the installation directory is recommended.

For example if your installation directory is C:\Program Files\ibm\cognos\tm1web, the key stores and certificates could be placed in C:\Program Files\ibm\cognos\certificates.

This is necessary because the Planning Analytics Spreadsheet Services upgrade process removes most files under the installation directory, preserving only selected files. Placing the certificates outside the installation directory ensures that they are not deleted during an upgrade.