Generating the Java Keystore

Java keystores provide a convenient mechanism for storing and deploying X.509 certificates and private keys.

To create a private key, use the keystore tool located in the $JAVA_HOME/bin directory. You are required to use these private keys when calling Event Stream Processor utilities. For instance, esp_cluster_admin requires a self-signed private key.

Note: Steps 2 to 9 use sample values. The values you enter may vary.

From the command line, run the following script to generate a self-signed key:
```
keytool -genkey -alias username -keyalg RSA -keysize 1024 -keystore filename.jks
```
Note: The user name and keystore filename required in the command are variable.
Press Return.
Enter a new keystore password.
```
Enter keystore password: testpass
```
Note: The password does not appear as you type for security reasons.
Press Return.
Re-enter the new keystore password.
```
Re-enter new password: testpass
```
Note: The password does not appear as you type for security reasons.
Press Return.

Enter your first and last name.

What is your first and last name?
  [Unknown]:  john smith

Press Return.

Enter the name of your organizational unit.

What is the name of your organizational unit?
  [Unknown]:  business

Press Return.

Enter the name of your organization.

What is the name of your organization?
  [Unknown]:  company name

Press Return.

Enter the name of your city or locality.

What is the name of your City or Locality?
  [Unknown]:  new york

Press Return.

Enter the name of your state or province.

What is the name of your State or Province?
  [Unknown]:  new york

Press Return.

Enter your two-letter country code.

What is the two-letter country code for this unit?
  [Unknown]:  us

Press Return.

Enter yes or y to verify that your information is correct.

Is CN=john doe, OU=business, O=company name, L=new york, ST=new york, C=us correct?
  [no]:  y

Press Return.

Enter your key password for <ceptest> and press Return. If the key password and keystore password are the same, simply hit Return to provide the necessary value.
```
Enter key password for <ceptest>
        <RETURN if same as keystore password>:
```
Note: The password does not appear as you type for security reasons.
Your new keystore file is created.