Applicable Product:

PeopleFluent Learning

 

Applicable Release:

All Versions

Overview

The ekp.properties file governs core LMS behavior, integrations, and security settings. This article outlines best practices for safely managing this file, minimizing risk, and maintaining system stability.
 

Sensitive Data Stored in ekp.properties

The file may contain:

• Database credentials

• SMTP configuration

• LDAP and SSO secrets

• Payment gateway credentials

• External system authentication details

Because of this, it must be treated as highly sensitive.

Security Best Practices

• Limit file access to system administrators only

• Do not store plain text passwords longer than necessary

• Re-encrypt credentials immediately after configuration changes

• Avoid sharing the file via email or unsecured channels

• Use secure backups with restricted access

Configuration Best Practices

• Always back up ekp.properties before making changes

• Make incremental changes and restart the LMS after updates

• Avoid uncommenting unused sections

• Keep environment-specific values documented separately

• Validate syntax carefully (no extra spaces or line breaks)

Operational Recommendations

• Maintain a checklist for license changes

• Keep a secure record of plain text credentials

• Periodically review commented and unused configurations

• Align configuration changes with maintenance windows

Summary

• ekp.properties is a critical system file

• Improper handling can cause outages or security risks

• Strong governance and disciplined changes ensure system stability