KONFIG Certificate Update Patch - September 2016

Introduction

We are happy to share the release notes for the KONFIG Certificate Update Patch for Signed JARs as of September 13, 2016.

Summary

This release includes a crucial certificate update patch for JAR files to ensure continued functionality with updated security protocols. The patch is necessary for users who have certificates that are nearing expiration.

Features

The following features are now implemented with this release:

• Updated JAR files signed with newer security certificates.
• Patch files provided for various Java versions, ensuring compatibility with KONFIG 2016 and earlier releases.

Bug Fixes

This release addresses certain inaccuracies in SSL certificate management processes and ensures the correct application of the SHA-2 algorithm for certificate creation.

Patch Installation Instructions

The KONFIG Certificate patch can be installed through the following steps:

1. Stop the Tomcat server.
2. Create a backup of your \webapps folder.
3. Insert the KONFIG media and navigate to the :\JARs directory.
4. Replace existing JAR files with the updated ones provided by the patch.
5. Start the Tomcat server.

Clearing Cached Files

To ensure the updated files are being utilized, it is important to clear cached files:

1. Clear the Java cache through the Java Control Panel.
2. Remove any expired Java JAR signing certificates.
3. Clear the browser cache depending on which browser you are using (Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox).

SSL Certificates - Corrections Required

There are minor corrections in the steps for creating self-signed certificates and for Certificate Authority actions, specifically to ensure that SHA-2 algorithms are correctly implemented. Refer to the installation guide for detailed commands.

Release Notes

KONFIG Certificate Update Patch Guide