Using pass phrase initialization

The Pass Phrase Initialization utility can be used to set master keys and initialize the CKDS and PKDS in a sysplex environment.
  1. Start ICSF in the first LPAR and follow the instructions in Using the pass phrase initialization utility.
  2. Once the first LPAR has been successfully initialized, start ICSF in the other LPARs that are sharing the same active CKDS.
  3. From each LPAR that is sharing the same active CKDS, go to the Pass Phrase Initialization panel, and:
    1. Enter the same pass phrase as entered on the first LPAR
    2. Select 'Reinitialize System'
    3. Enter the same CKDS name and PKDS name as entered on the first LPAR

These steps will load and set the same master keys as in the first LPAR and activate the same CKDS.

Parent topic: Setting symmetric master keys for the first time when sharing a CKDS in a sysplex environment