Generate certificate chains with Keytool (Doc ID 2897246.1)

Last updated on DECEMBER 06, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle WebLogic Server - Version 10.3.6 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

With JDK 7 enhance -gencert / -ext, keytool is no longer limited to generating self-signed certificates. A certificate chain can be easily built for demo purposes.

This sample script builds a 3-tiers certificate chain: root > gcs > server

JEP 229: Create PKCS12 Keystores by default since Jdk 9
JDK-8186143 to support wildcards for DNS subject alternative names, Jdk needs 8u351+, 11.0.17+, 15+
JDK-8008292 New PKCS12 keystore by keytool requires storepass = keypass, but JKS has no this limitation
Keystore generated here can be used in Jdk7 and later release

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Generate certificate chains with Keytool (Doc ID 2897246.1)

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