javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: handshake_failure when using JMeter with SSL (JDK8)

Question

I am writing a JMeter test plan to connect to SSL port (Tomcat Connector). I receive a SSLHandshakeException (handshake_failure) when connecting to SSL port using any of the

Answer 1

I was facing the same issue and resolved it based on the inputs given in the above post. My two cents in resolving the issue:

1. Try to hit the URL from chrome and click on lock button and view certificate.
2. Look for the https protocol supported (e.g. TLS v1.2)).
3. Verify from if your java version supports. If not, update java.

4. In jmeter properites file, update the property to

   https.default.protocol=TLSv1.2

5. Restart jmeter.

The above procedure worked for me.