Enabling SSL communication

Enable SSL to restrict the interaction with the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager REST API server. Import the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager server SSL signer certificate into the WebSphere® Application Server that hosts the adapter.

About this task

See the WebSphere Application Server documentation for instructions on how to configure the SSL between the WebSphere Application Server.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the WebSphere Application Server console as an Administrator.
  2. Select Security > SSL certificate and key management.
  3. Select Key stores and certificates.
  4. In a single environment, select NodeDefaultTrustStore.

    In a cluster environment, select CellDefaultTrustStore.

  5. Select Signer certificates.
  6. Click Retrieve from port.
  7. Complete the form with the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager server information. If the IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager server uses the default SSL port, specify 443 in the Port field.
  8. Click Retrieve signer information.
  9. Click OK.
  10. Save the changes to the master configuration and restart the WebSphere Application Server.