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How do I use a new security certificate without restarting the TN3270E server?

Question & Answer


Question

A new security certificate is installed. How can the new certificate be read by the Telnet server secure ports without restarting Telnet?

Answer

Perform the following steps in the indicated sequence:

  1. Issue a VARY TCPIP,tn3270e_procname,TELNET,STOP,PORT=SECURE command to stop all secure ports. Any connections currently using the secure ports will be dropped.

  2. Issue a VARY TCPIP,tn3270e_procname,OBEYFILE,DSN=file command where the file value contains the entire TN3270E server profile. The ports will be restarted and the new secure connections will begin using the new certificate.

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Product Synonym

ZOSCS COMMSERVER

Document Information

Modified date:
18 October 2016

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