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How to configure secure connection on Linux using UnixODBC?
This requires that the OpenSSL libraries provided by your OS (or Homebrew on macOS) are installed. OpenSSL versions 3.0, 1.1.1, and 1.0.2 (on Linux) are supported, with the most recent version found taking precedence. Unlike with GSKit on Windows, FIPS mode is not supported.
The stunnel solution works, but requires one more piece of software installed that needs to be monitored and audited. We would strongly prefer an integrated solution as is offered on Windows.
The CEAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a HIGH priority requirement that is important to address.
Encryption is becoming standard for data traffic, object connect tcp/ip is also using TLS and we should follow the precedent set there.
Background: The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CEAC has a crucial role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your RFE.
To find out how CEAC help to shape the future of IBM i, see CEAC @ ibm.biz/BdYSYj and the article "The Five Hottest IBM i RFEs Of The Quarter" at ibm.biz/BdYSZT
Therese Eaton – CEAC Program Manager, IBM
The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a medium priority requirement that should be addressed. Although there is a work-around from the Linux side and not all clients have a set-up with Linux, we really also need to fill the gap in the IBM i ACS Linux client for consistency of Security features.
Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CAAC has a key role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community, and has therefore reviewed your RFE.
For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac
For more details about CAAC's role with RFEs, see http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/i-Can/May-2017/COMMON-Americas-Advisory-Council-%28CAAC%29-and-RFEs/
Nancy Uthke-Schmucki - CAAC Program Manager
A secure ODBC connection from Linux is available today using the workaround at this link:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/869822
IBM understands this request and will consider it for a future code update, though no commitment is made or implied.