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What is the default implementation of JAAS in Websphere?

I was wondering what is the default implementation of JAAS in Websphere ?

For example: In Websphere, when you create a JAAS credential for a DataSource, where is the credential stored ? I mean what kind of store it uses ie: RDBMS, LDAP, Plain text file ... etc. So there must be some kind of store to which JAAS api must be connecting to in order to retrieve a DataSource's credentials when needed for authentication in the apps.

Not sure if I should use the word implementation here.

Regards,

Solution

  • "Implementation" is the correct word.

    WebSphere stores its entire configuration in a set of XML files (such as server.xml, resources.xml and so on) inside the profile directory. JAAS entries are stored there as well (with passwords encrypted of course).