Working With IMDS Model Offices

IMDS model offices are intended for IMDS Advanced Interface testing and demonstration of changes, enhancements, and new IMDS releases prior to production. Access to IMDS model offices is restricted to the participating car manufacturers and IMDS Advanced Interface licensees.

Before you begin:

To connect to IMDS model offices you need a valid username and password. Click Tools > Preferences > Materials Compliance > IMDS Username and IMDS Password.

You must load the IMDS certificate in your app server by following these instructions. If you do not, you will get an SSL handshake error in the systemOut.log file. Below are steps via the WebSphere Admin Console.

  1. Click the Expand Security link.
  2. Click SSL Certificate and Key Management.
  3. Click the Keystores and Certificate link.
  4. Click NodeDefaultTrustStore.
  5. Click Signer Certificates.
  6. Click the Retrieve from port button.
    You will be prompted for the host: enter www.current.model.mds.eds.de and for the port enter "443". This will make a test connection to an SSL port and retrieve the signer from the server during the handshake.
  7. Optionally restart the app server so it will recognize the host specified in the previous step.