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Connecting to server KVM console via java

If you're having issues connecting to server console because of old java version running on the server via a command like this

/usr/lib/jvm/jre1.8.0_361/bin/javaws 'viewer.jnlp(82.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)'

and you get security warnings regarding certificates or algorithms, there are several options to try.

Whitelist the IP

Run the

/usr/lib/jvm/jre1.8.0_361/bin/jcontrol

Navigate to Security tab and put the https endpoint in Exception Site List.

Edit the java.security file for your java installation e.g /usr/lib/jvm/jre1.8.0_361/lib/security/java.security and comment the

jdk.jar.disabledAlgorithms=
jdk.tls.disabledAlgorithms=

2 lines.

Try conecting again.