Changing a database password

At times it will be necessary to change a database password.

1. Unless you are already using Key Manager, start the tool by typing:

   # certmgr

2. From the main screen, select Change Password from the Key Database File list.
3. Enter a new password in the Password field, and enter it again in the Confirm Password field.
4. If you want to change the number of days until the password expires, enter the desired number of days in the Set expiration time? field. The default value for this field is 60 days. If you do not want the password to expire, clear the Set expiration time? field.
5. To save an encrypted version of the password in a stash file, select the Stash the password to a file? field and enter Yes.
   Note: You must stash the password to enable the use of digital certificates with IP Security.
6. Click OK. A message in the status bar indicates that the request completed successfully.
7. Click OK again and you return to the IBM® Key Management screen. You can either perform other tasks or exit the tool.