Managing the PAM360 Database Password

In addition to AES encryption, the PAM360 database is safeguarded by a distinct, auto-generated password unique to each installation. This password can be securely stored within PAM360 itself. Alternatively, there is an option to store the password in another secure location accessible by the PAM360 server.

By default, the database password is stored under <PAM360 Installation Folder>/conf/database_params.conf. If you choose to manage the database password by yourself, store the configuration file somewhere securely and instruct the location of the file to PAM360 by following the below steps:

Managing the Database Configuration File

If you are starting PAM360 as service, navigate to <<PAM360 Installation Folder>/conf/wrapper.conf (in Windows) / <PAM360 Installation Folder>/conf/wrapper_lin.conf (in Linux) and edit the following entry under 'Java Additional Parameters'
wrapper.java.additional.9=-Ddatabaseparams.file=<full path of the database_params.conf file location>
If you are starting PAM360 from command line or through the tray icon, edit the file system_properties.conf present in <PAM360 Installation Folder>/conf directory. In this file, edit the following entry under 'Splash Screen default Properties'
databaseparams.file=<full path of database_params.conf file>

Caution

If the configuration file is misplaced or lost, PAM360 will not start. Therefore, it is crucial to store it in a secure location. Ensure that you enclose the full path of the `database_params.conf` file in double quotes. For example: `"C:\Program Files\Manage Engine\PAM360\conf\"`..

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