PI69884: CMS OPTION IS NOT SHOWN IN IKEYMAN PULLDOWN LIST

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

WebSphere Application Server and Plug-ins v9 and v8.5.5.11
using Java 8, does not list the CMS option
in IKeyman GUI.

Local fix

1.Navigate to directory
IBM\WebSphere\AppServer_1\java\jre\lib\security

Or for the Web Server Plug-in, navigate to
\Plugins_Install_Root\java\jre\lib\security

2.Open the java.security file.

3.In the java.security file, add the following statement to the
list of security providers as shown, where number is the last
sequence number in the list.

security.provider.number=com.ibm.security.cmskeystore.CMSProvide
r

for further information please navigate to url below:

Adding CMS/KDB support for the iKeyMan utility:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSKTXQ_9.0.1/admin/c
onfig/config__add_cmskdb_support_ikeyman_utility.html

Problem summary

****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server who use ikeyman from WebSphere's     *
*                  bin directory or Plugins\bin directory      *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: iKeyman GUI does not show "CMS"         *
*                      in its pull down menu for WebSphere     *
*                      Application Server or Plug-ins          *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
Starting with Java 8, CMS provider is not loaded by default.
iKeyman does not show the CMS option when the CMS provider is
not loaded.

Problem conclusion

At iKeyman 8.0.411 or above, following JVM property is
supported by GSKit: ADD_CMS_SERVICE_PROVIDER_ENBLED

When it is set to true,  iKeyman loads the CMS provider and
shows the CMS option on its pulldown on the GUI.

ikeyman launch script under WebSphere installation bin
directory and Plugins installation bin is updated by this APAR
to add the JVM option.

 -DADD_CMS_SERVICE_PROVIDER_ENABLED=true

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
fix pack 9.0.0.4 and 8.5.5.12. Please refer to the Recommended
Updates page for delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980

Temporary fix

Alternately,  java.security file can be updated to load
   com.ibm.security.cmskeystore.CMSProvider
so that the CMS option shows up in iKeyman GUI.
This solution does not require iKeyman to be at or above
8.0.411.

Comments

APAR Information

APAR number
PI69884
Reported component name
IBM HTTP SERVER
Reported component ID
5724J0801
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-09-28
Closed date
2016-12-13
Last modified date
2017-06-08

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800

Applicable component levels

R900 PSY
UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 May 2022

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PI69884: CMS OPTION IS NOT SHOWN IN IKEYMAN PULLDOWN LIST

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

PE

HIPER

Special Attention

Submitted date

Closed date

Last modified date

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Fixed component name

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R900 PSY

Document Information

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