Implementation of XCOM SSL on z/OS - what is the random.pem file used for?

Products

• XCOM Data Transport
• XCOM Data Transport - Windows
• XCOM Data Transport - Linux PC
• XCOM Data Transport - z/OS

Issue/Introduction

We are implementing XCOM SSL implementation and will be distributing the upgraded XCOM level with all SSL modules to our production systems. What is the random.pem file meant for? Is this a standard file which we can use on all LPARs without modification?
If not what actions are needed to create this file?

Environment

Release:
Component: XCUHP9

Resolution

The file random.pem contains a randomly-generated seed-number, which will be used after SSL-session initiation to build a randomly-generated symmetric-key, which in turn will then be used for encryption-decryption during the rest of the duration of the SSL-session.