You can make the connection between z/OS® Explorer and
your systems more secure by using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
Before you begin
This procedure assumes you have a working knowledge of
SSL.
Procedure
- Use the appropriate method to open the Preferences window:
- Windows or Linux: Click on the workbench
menu bar.
- OS X: Click on the main menu.
- Expand Explorer and click Certificate
management.
- Clear the checkbox Disable certificate management
for secure connections.
- In the Trust store details section field
enter the full path and file name of the file where the certificates
will be saved. You can also click Browse to
navigate to the file.
- In the Pass phrase field enter the
password for this trust store. The default passphrase for the z/OS Explorer generated file is changeit.
- In the field Store type select the
format of the key store file. The type of the z/OS Explorer generated file is JKS
- If you will use the same file for both key store and trust
store, select the checkbox Use same details as for trust
store. If you wish to use a different file leave the check
box cleared and enter the path and filename of the key store, and
the passphrase.
- If you have been instructed by your network administrator,
select the correct protocol for your organization in the Secure
socket protocol field.
- Click Apply and OK to
save your settings and close the window.
Results
Connections to systems can now be defined using SSL security.
What to do next
Set up your system connections.
For more information, see Working with system connections
Note: If
your organization uses shared system connections, you can either
LOAD or
IMPORT the
connection definitions. The SSL selection is included in these definitions,
so if you use
LOAD, only your administrator can
change the definition. For more information, see
Using
shared connection definitions
