Install on Linux®, Unix or Windows

Plan your software installation and install a single server or a new production cluster on Linux, Unix or Windows.

Identity Manager components
You must install and configure components for Identity Manager.
Installation planning for deployments
To prevent initial deployment problems, consider providing a variation of the following planning activities that are appropriate for your site. Plan before installing Identity Manager and subsequent fix packs.
Installation preparation
The installation process includes a sequence of installing and configuring the Identity Manager components. Before you install the Identity Manager Server, the prerequisite components must already be installed and configured.
Installation of prerequisite components
You must install and configure the prerequisite components before you install the Identity Manager Server.
Installation on a single server or a cluster
You can install and configure the Identity Manager Server in either a single-server or a clustered environment.
Silent installation and configuration
You can install Identity Manager in a silent mode. Silent mode reads response files that contain values to configure the directory server, database server, WebSphere® Application Server, and Identity Manager. Silent installation is supported in both single-server and cluster environments and for clean installation and upgrade.
Verification of the installation
You must verify that the database, the directory server, and other programs that the Identity Manager Server uses are correctly configured. They must also be in full communication with the Identity Manager Server.
Configuration of the Identity Manager Server
After verifying the installation, you can complete various optional post-installation tasks, correct configuration errors, or change configuration settings.
Security configuration of the directory server
Secure socket layer (SSL) communication is used between an LDAP server and Identity Manager to secure communications. You must configure the LDAP server to use SSL for secure communications.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting information helps you to resolve problems with the Identity Manager installation.
Uninstallation of Identity Manager
Use the uninstallation program to remove Identity Manager.
Identity Manager reinstallation
You might want to clean up the database and the LDAP server before running the Identity Manager installation program again, for a cleaner installation. Ensure that the Identity Manager messaging engine is not running. Restart the Windows system after uninstallation and before attempting to reinstall.
User registry configuration for external user registry
If you want to use an external user registry for authentication, and do not already have a registry, you must create registry entries.
Optional post-installation tasks
After installing Identity Manager, you can optionally install language packs, adapter profiles, or change cluster configurations.
Reconfiguration for authentication with an external user registry
You can reconfigure middleware to support authentication with an external user registry.

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