So far, we have only covered how to configure the HTTP port 80 for use with IHS, the plugin, and WAS. In production systems, it will most probably be a requirement that HTTP/S port 443 be enabled. The following steps outline how to configure SSL for IHS and the plugin.
First, we need to generate a new self-signed certificate that requires the use of the ikeyman utility shipped with IHS.
Run the following command to start the ikeyman utility:
For Linux:
<ihs_install_root>/bin/ikeyman.shFor Windows:
<ihs_install_root>\bin\ikeyman.bat
When the IBM Key Management tool has loaded, click Key Database File | New from the menu, as shown in the following screenshot:
Select CMS as the Key database type:
Click OK and you will be prompted for a Password to secure your new key ring, as shown in the following screenshot. You can use any password you wish. Check the Stash password to a file option:
Click OK...