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16.7 Using SSL with applications<br />

Three things are required for the use of SSL with applications.<br />

► The application must be coded to use SSL through the use of security taglibs<br />

or other programming techniques (not covered in this publication).<br />

► The server must be configured so SSL is supported on the ports the<br />

application uses for SSL.<br />

► A certificate must be obtained and stored for use by the server.<br />

Configuring the server ports for SSL<br />

The configuration of SSL for the server is done on the Ports tab of the Configure<br />

<strong>Server</strong> Screen in Studio Site Developer.<br />

To enable SSL:<br />

1. Select the Sever perspective and open the server configuration.<br />

2. Select the Ports tab.<br />

3. Click Add next to the HTTP transport list in the <strong>Server</strong> Settings section.<br />

Figure 16-18 HTTP Transport configuration<br />

4. Enter the port number and select the Enable SSL check box.<br />

5. Click OK.<br />

This will add a new port to your server. If the Enable SSL check box is checked,<br />

then this port will be used in a secure environment. Now the applications that are<br />

running on this port will be accessible using SSL only.<br />

Adding a certificate to your application server<br />

In order to use SSL you will need to get a certificate. These can be obtained from<br />

Certification authorities and service providers that provide security certificates.<br />

578 <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>WebSphere</strong> <strong>Application</strong> <strong>Server</strong> - Express V5.0.2 Developer Handbook

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