Creating the credentials

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Credentials identify the method and required information, such as a DN and password, that the supplier uses in binding to the consumer. You can use the steps provided in the procedure here to learn more about it.

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  1. If you have not already done so, use the Web Administration Tool to log on to the master server.
  2. Expand the Replication management category in the navigation area of the Web Administration Tool and click Manage credentials.
  3. Select cn=replication,cn=IBMpolicies from the list of locations to store the credentials.Note: The Web Administration Tool allows you to define credentials in three locations. See Adding credentials for additional information about the different types of credentials that you can create.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Enter the name for the credentials you are creating; for example, mycreds, cn= is prefilled in the field for you.
  6. Select Simple bind as the type of authentication and click Next.Note: You can also select Kerberos or SSL with certificates.
    • Enter the DN that the server uses to bind to the replica; for example, cn=any
      Note: This DN must be unique and cannot be same as any already existing DN's.
    • Enter the password the server uses when it binds to the replica; for example, secret.
    • Enter the password again to confirm that there are no typographical errors.
    • If you want, enter a brief description of the credentials.
    • Click Finish.
    Note: You might want to record the credential's bind DN and password for future reference.