Where does Websphere look for SSL certificates

Question

I want to import a certificate into the Java truststore on websphere however I don't know where is the correct location to do so. The most obvious location to me is under

instance/was/INSTANCE1/java/jre/lib security 

however i see in my Administration console that the default truststore is under

/instance/was/INSTANCE1/profiles/base/config/cells/nd_cellname

Now i've tried adding to the first location under the jre security folder but to no avail. The problem with the location under the cell name is taht the truststore is a .p12 file and my certificate is a .cer file. How can i import? Thanks

Answer 1

You can import a certificate in Websphere in two ways:

• Using the Admin Console (The most preferred way):

Go to Security > SSL certificate and key management > Key stores and certificates > CellDefaultTrustStore > Signer certificates > Add > Set the full path to certificate in File Name field).

You can also retrieve the certificate directly from the remote SSL port by using the "Retrieve from Port" choice.

• Using the iKeyman X11 application which is in the WAS_ROOT/bin directory.