Directory Server has no dependencies on other Java ES product components.
If you are using this product component with Sun Cluster software, you must perform a precise series of tasks before installing any product components. Refer to Sun Cluster Software Example
Directory Server must be running before installing other product components that depend on Directory Server.
If your deployment calls for Schema 2, you must configure Directory Server for Schema 2 before implementing any other product components.
The following high-level tasks are required:
Checking the installation sequence guidelines
Check to see what sequence guidelines apply. Refer to Table 2–1.
Checking the installation prerequisites
Check to see what installation prerequisites apply. Refer to Table 1–3.
Planning your schema
For guidelines, refer to LDAP Schema and LDAP Directory Tree Structure in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Planning Guide.
Running the Java ES installer
At component selection, selecting Directory Server
Directory Preparation Tool is automatically selected.
Resolving incompatibilities
The installer verifies software on your host and provides guidance if incompatibilities are identified.
Verifying installation directories
Selecting the Configure Now or Configure Later type
For the Configure Now type, configuration pages are displayed for the local product components that can be configured during installation.
Gather your configuration information from the tables in Chapter 3, Configuration Information, in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Reference for UNIX.
For the Configure Later type, configuration pages are not displayed.
Running the installation
Viewing the Installation Summary and Log
Starting Directory Server
Starting and Stopping Directory Server
The following table contains additional Directory Server information.
Task |
Relevant Information |
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Configuration information for the installer | |
Starting and stopping | |
Uninstalling | |
Troubleshooting | |
Upgrading |