IBM iSeries (AS/400) Secret Template for RPC

Overview

This document briefly discusses using Secret Server Remote Password Changing (RPC) for IBM iSeries (AS/400) accounts. With Remote Password Changing (RPC), secrets can automatically change remote account passwords when a secret expires, either immediately or on a defined schedule. In addition, the new passwords’ strengths and other qualities are completely configurable. See the Password Changer List for a complete list of available password changers.

The IBM iSeries (AS/400) Terminal password changer uses the same principles as the z/OS Mainframe password changer. The password change and heartbeat execute the 5250 terminal connection and scripting. You can modify the script for any advanced configuration requirements. For more details, see Customize Your AS/400 Password Changer for Your Environment.

Assigning a Password Changer to a Secret Template

After completing the RPC setup, you can manage the built-in secret templates. Each secret template is specific application and is preconfigured with the password changer best suited to that. For the IBM Series (AS/400), we want the IBM Series (AS/400) template.

You can view and modify secret templates in the Secret Server administration panel. See Creating or Editing Secret Templates for more on the available options. Ensure that the secret template is in active status. See Activating and Deactivating Templates for details.

To navigate to an IBM Series (AS/400) secret template:

  1. Go to Administration > Secret Secret Server. The Secrets Administration page is displayed.

  2. In the Core Actions section, click Secret Templates. The list of available templates is displayed.

  3. Select an IBM Series (AS/400) secret template and then click the Mapping tab.

It is available to edit custom password changer commands. For more details, see Editing Custom Commands.

You can check what secret template conforms to the selected RPC. The screenshot below shows the IBM Series Mainframe RPC refers to the selected IBM Series (AS/400) secret template. It is possible to assign several password changers to one secret template. For more information, see Assigning a Password Changer to a Secret Template.

Secret templates determine the fields, launchers, and the remote password changer for secrets. To utilize the IBM Series (AS/400) template on a secret, see Managing Secrets.