Custom SSL certificate for connection authentication by creating user_keystore and user_keystore_config files
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Issue/Introduction
When running Automic Applications Manager version 9.3.3, does it require creation of “user_keystore” and “user_keystore_config” files on the Automation Engine and client machines?
Environment
Release : 9.3.3
Component : APPLICATIONS MANAGER
Java : Java Runtime Environment 1.8.0_131
Cause
A custom SSL certificate must be configured for connection authentication by creating "user_keystore" and "user_keystore_config" files on the Automation Engine and client machines.
Resolution
Automic Applications Manager version 9.3.3, requires the creation of “user_keystore” and “user_keystore_config” files on the Automation Engine and client machines for connection authentication utilizing a custom SSL certificate.
- APPLICATIONS MANAGER 9.3 -> Using Custom SSL Certificates for Connection Authentication:
The reasoning behind this configuration is the idea that using your own certificate prevents unauthorized connections between connection endpoints.
This configuration was available in prior versions of Automic Application Manager (AM) version 9.3.X but became a requirement as of Application Manager (AM) version 9.3.3 for increase security reasons.
Additional Information
The Certificates can either be signed from a Public Certification Authority (CA) and they can be Self-Signed.
Additional Documentation:
- APPLICATIONS MANAGER 9.3 -> Applications Manager v9.x Release Highlights -> Specifying a Unique Location for Multiple Keystore Files in v9.3.1:
- APPLICATIONS MANAGER 9.3 -> Applications Manager v9.x Release Highlights -> Custom SSL Certificates for Connection Authentication Now Required:
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