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Oracle® Identity Manager Installation Guide for WebLogic
Release 9.0.3.1

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2 Planning the Installation

Oracle strongly recommends that you familiarize yourself with the components required for your deployment before starting to install Oracle Identity Manager. Oracle also recommends that you install and use the included Diagnostic Dashboard to ensure that your system is ready for installation. See "Using the Diagnostic Dashboard" for more information.

The following sections describe the hardware and software needed for a basic Oracle Identity Manager installation, which consists of the following:

This chapter discusses the following topics:

Host System Requirements for Oracle Identity Manager Components

The tables in this section list minimum the host system requirements for the various components in an Oracle Identity Manager environment.

Important:

Always check the Oracle Identity Manager Release Notes for the requirements and supported configurations specific to each version of the Oracle Identity Manager product. The information in this guide applies generally to all Oracle Identity Manager 9.0.x versions.

You must obtain the enterprise versions of the application server and database software, complete with valid licenses. Oracle Identity Manager does not include this software.

The Oracle Identity Manager installation program may conflict with other installed applications, utilities, or drivers. Try to remove all non-essential software and drivers from the installation machine before loading Oracle Identity Manager. This practice also ensures that the database host can create the database schema.

Oracle Identity Manager Server Host Requirements

Table 2-1 lists the minimum host requirements for Oracle Identity Manager Server and are guidelines for a basic deployment. Increase each measurement if more size is needed for your deployment.

Table 2-1 Host Requirements for Oracle Identity Manager Server

Server Platform Item

Windows and Linux

  • Processor Type: Intel Xeon or Pentium IV

  • Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz or higher, 400 MHz FSB or higher

  • Number of Processors: 1

  • Memory: 2 GB for each Oracle Identity Manager Server instance

  • Hard Disk Space: 20 GB (initial size)

Solaris

  • Server: Sun Fire V210

  • Number of Processors: 1

  • Memory: 2 GB for each Oracle Identity Manager Server instance

  • Hard Disk Space: 20 GB (initial size)


Database Server Host Requirements

Table 2-2 provides sample database host requirements for selective supported operating systems and should be considered only as guidelines. Increase each measurement if more size is needed for your deployment. Consult your SQL Server or Oracle database documentation for the specific database host requirements.

Table 2-2 Sample Database Server Host Requirements

Database Server Platform Item

Windows and Linux

  • Processor Type: Intel Xeon

  • Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz or higher, 400 MHz FSB or higher

  • Number of Processors: 2

  • Memory: 4 GB total or 2 GB for each CPU

  • Hard Disk Space: 40 GB (initial size)

Solaris

  • Server: Sun Fire V250

  • Number of Processors: 2

  • Memory: 4 GB total or 2 GB for each CPU

  • Hard Disk Space: 40 GB (initial size)

  • Number of Hard Disks: 1 Disk


Design Console Host Requirements

Table 2-3 lists the minimum host requirements for the Oracle Identity Manager Design Console. Increase each measurement if more size is needed for your deployment.

Table 2-3 Design Console Host Requirements

Design Console Platform Item

Windows

  • Processor Type: Intel Pentium IV

  • Processor Speed: 1.4 GHz or higher

  • Number of Processors: 1

  • Memory: 512 MB

  • Hard Disk Space: 1 GB


Remote Manager Host Requirements

Table 2-4 lists the minimum host requirements for the Oracle Identity Manager Remote Manager. Increase each measurement if more size is needed for your deployment.

Table 2-4 Remote Manager Host Requirements

Remote Manager Platform Item

Windows and Linux

  • Processor Type: Intel Pentium IV

  • Processor Speed: 1.4 GHz or higher

  • Number of Processors: 1

  • Memory: 512 MB

  • Hard Disk Space: 1 GB

Solaris

  • Server: Sun Fire V210

  • Memory: 1 GB

  • Number of Processors: 1

  • Hard Disk Space: 10 GB (initial size)

AIX

  • Processor Type: PowerPC

  • Number of Processors: 1

  • Memory: 512 MB

  • Hard Disk Space: 10 GB


Planning for Non-English Oracle Identity Manager Environments

If you are deploying Oracle Identity Manager components in non-English environments, be sure to review the following guidelines and requirements:

Before You Start

Before installing Oracle Identity Manager, you should read "Host System Requirements for Oracle Identity Manager Components" and "Installation Worksheet" to help plan your installation.

Since the Database Administrator (DBA), System Administrator, and IT Developer typically handle tasks specific to their specific areas of expertise, you should share Oracle Identity Manager installation information among your team members. Table 2-5 indicates the document sections each installation team member should read.

Table 2-5 Installation Roles and Documentation

Installation Role Sections to Read

Database Administrator

  • Planning Your Installation (this section)

  • Database Setup

System Administrator

  • Planning Your Installation (this section)

  • Pre-Installation

  • Oracle Identity Manager Installation

  • Post-Installation

  • Advance Configuration

IT Developer

  • Planning Your Installation (this section)

  • Oracle Identity Manager Installation

  • Installing the Design Console


Installation Worksheet

The Installation Worksheet in Table 2-6 enables you to identify configuration attributes you need before starting the Oracle Identity Manager installation. Print this worksheet and use it to take notes as you go through your installation. Use the "User Selection" column to fill-in information specific to your installation:

Table 2-6 Installation Worksheet

Item Default User Selection

The base directory for installing Oracle Identity Manager.

Windows: C:\oracleUNIX or Linux: /opt/oracle


The name or IP address of the machine where the Oracle Identity Manager database is installed.

N/AFoot 1 


The TCP port number on which the database listens for connections.

1521 for Oracle1433 for SQL Server


The name of the database for your installation.

N/AFootref 1


The name and password of the database account Oracle Identity Manager uses to access the database.

N/AFootref 1


The JDK install directory

Windows: C:\bea\j2sdk<version>UNIX or Linux: /opt/bea/j2sdk<version>


The WebLogic install directory

Windows: C:\beaUNIX or Linux: /opt/bea



Footnote 1 N/A = Not Applicable for a default. However you must enter a value for this item when you install Oracle Identity Manager.

Using the Diagnostic Dashboard

The Diagnostic Dashboard is a web application that runs in your application server. It checks your pre- and post-installation environments for components required by Oracle Identity Manager. Oracle highly recommends that you install the Diagnostic Dashboard before installing Oracle Identity Manager.

Installing the Diagnostic Dashboard

The Diagnostic Dashboard tool is distributed on the Oracle Identity Manager Installer CD media. It is located in the DiagnosticDashboard directory.

You must deploy the Diagnostic Dashboard web application on your application server. For more information, refer to the Oracle Identity Manager Administrative and User Console Guide.

Verifying Your Pre-installation Environment

The Diagnostic Dashboard verifies the presence of the following components required to install Oracle Identity Manager:

  • A supported Application Server

  • A supported Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

  • A supported Database

  • Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Libraries Test