How to enable SSL debugging in Java JVM? Example

Dealing with SSL issues in Java web applications is no fun, especially when you have no debug or troubleshooting logs and all you see is an ugly ‘Page Cannot be displayed error message in your browser. Thankfully you can easily enable SSL to debug on your Application to start seeing verbose logs that will clearly show what happens during the SSL handshake process.

Difference between trustStore and keyStore in Java - SSL

trustStore vs keyStore in Java

trustStore and keyStore are used in the context of setting up SSL connection in Java application between client and server. TrustStore and keyStore are very much similar in terms of construct and structure as both are managed by keytool command and represented by KeyStore programmatically but they often confused Java programmers both beginners and intermediate alike. The only difference between trustStore and keyStore is what they store and its purpose. In SSL handshake purpose of trustStore is to verify credentials and the purpose of keyStore is to provide credentials. keyStore in Java stores private key and certificates corresponding to there public keys and require if you are SSL Server or SSL requires client authentication.