Enabling SSL on z/OS IBM Integration Bus by using AT-TLS

You can enable SSL by following the instructions in Implementing SSL authentication on z/OS. This topic describes an alternative method that uses AT-TLS to enable SSL without the need to complete configuration steps in IBM Integration Bus. AT-TLS provides the following benefits when using SSL/TLS protocols with IBM Integration Bus on z/OS:

• AT-TLS uses RACF® key rings and certificates.
• The Policy Agent (PAGENT) manages the rules and policies that define how SSL is used to connect to IBM Integration Bus.
• PAGENT can distribute the rules and policies in a z/OS SYSPLEX environment.
• The IBM Integration Bus administrator does not have to set any IBM Integration Bus properties for SSL.
• HTTP or SOAP nodes in message flows can have standard HTTP settings (no SSL/HTTPS).