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Document Author: Additional Author(s):	Don Bagwell Sridhar Talluri		Document ID:	WP101579
Doc. Organization:	Washington Systems Center		Document Revised:	11/09/2009
Product(s) covered:	WebSphere Application Server; WebSphere Application Server for z/OS; WebSphere Application Server ND; z/OS

Abstract: WebSphere Application Server on all platforms makes use of digital certificates for encryption and identity assertion. On z/OS we have the unique ability to use SAF (IBM's product: RACF) to store the certificates. But what if you want to use file-based key stores, such as the distributed platforms use? This document details the steps necessary to do that. Note: If you are using SAF and you're happy with it, then there's no reason to change. This document simply spells out what's involved if the need to use file-based keystores comes up.

Classification:	Software	Category:	Planning and Design
Solution(s):	SOA Infrastructure
Platform(s):	Cross-Platform	S/W Pillar(s):	WebSphere; System z
O/S:	z/OS	Keywords:	WebSphere, WAS z/OS, keystores, certificates, SSL