2.4. Write a Java Security Manager Policy

Introduction

An application called policytool is included with most JDK and JRE distributions, for the purpose of creating and editing Java Security Manager security policies. Detailed information about policytool is linked from http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/technotes/tools/.

Procedure 2.2. Setup a new Java Security Manager Policy

  1. Start policytool.

    Start the policytool tool in one of the following ways.

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      From your GUI or a command prompt, run /usr/bin/policytool.

    • Microsoft Windows Server

      Run policytool.exe from your Start menu or from the bin\ of your Java installation. The location can vary.

  2. Create a policy.

    To create a policy, select Add Policy Entry. Add the parameters you need, then click Done.

  3. Edit an existing policy

    Select the policy from the list of existing policies, and select the Edit Policy Entry button. Edit the parameters as needed.

  4. Delete an existing policy.

    Select the policy from the list of existing policies, and select the Remove Policy Entry button.
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