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Applying the Private Key to the Queue Manager
Perform the following procedure to apply the private key to the Queue Manager.
*To apply the private key to the Queue Manager
1. Depending on the WebSphere MQ version, do the following:
*In WebSphere MQ 5.3, select the Manage SSL Certificates options in WebSphere MQ Explorer. Select the certificate and assign it to the Queue Manager.
Note:
Be sure to use the Assign option and not the Add option. A certificate can only be assigned if it contains a private key.
*In WebSphere MQ 6.0 and 7.x:
1. Use the IBM Key Management Utility to import the private key of the Queue Manager into the IBM keystore file.
2. Specify the name of the keystore file against the Queue Manager. To do so, select the Queue Manager > SSL > Key Repository property in the WebSphere MQ Explorer.