HMC &WSM connectivity 1

[xyz786]

I was trying to connect to a HMC from WSM ( which is running on AIX server) and got the error "XXXXX require SSL connection.The client doesn't have SSL configured."
But the thing is, when I try to connect to other two HMCs, I haven't got any error and connected without any issues.What might be the problem...is there anything which needs to be changed in the HMC (this is what I was thinking)? since I was able to connect to the other two HMCs from the same WSM client so I do not think there is an issue in the AIX client connection. I can connect directly from my PCs WSM.I did check the connections like ssh, rexec and http, all are enabled on this perticular HMC. Does anybody have any ideas?

Thanks

 

[hirschaj]

Someone probably configured the HMC to require SSL certificates. I forget where the option is but you have to tell the HMC not to require SSL. It is basically a matter of unchecking a box IIRC.


Jim Hirschauer

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[xyz786]

Jim, do you remember where can I uncehck this SSL option in HMC? Is that in System Manager Security on left side panel?

 

[hirschaj]

Let me login to one of my HMC's and look. I'll get back to you if nobody else posts about it first.


Jim Hirschauer

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[hirschaj]

Since my HMC's are remote I do not have access to the proper security sections, I looked up the info for you in a redbook. I would use these steps and choose the option for "Allow the user to chose secure or unsecure connections". That way you have the coice of using a secure connection still.

To configure your HMC as a secure system manager server, do the following:
1. Expand the System Manager Security folder, then select the Server Security application in the Navigation area.
2. Select the Configure this system as a Secure System Manager Server task.
3. The Configure System Manager Security wizard window opens. Click Next.
4. The wizard prompts you to select either of the following options:
– Always use a secure connection
Select this option if you wish to disallow unsecure connection from remote Web-based System Manager clients to the HMC.
– Allow the user to chose secure or unsecure connections
Select this option if you have decided to let users select either secure orunsecure connection from their from remote Web-based System Manager clients to the HMC.


Jim Hirschauer

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[hirschaj]

Oh yeah, here is the link to that redbook....

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247038.pdf

Jim Hirschauer

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[xyz786]

Thanks Jim, Actually I do have this document, but could not find the right way to get this done. Anyways, I will try to work this out using the steps you mentiones.

Thanks