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Installing LDAP Client Software

This section provides instructions for installing the IBM LDAP Client and IBM GSKit.

• IBM LDAP Client provides Siebel applications the ability to authenticate against supported LDAP directory servers, when used with the LDAP security adapter.
• IBM GSKit, optionally installed with IBM LDAP Client, enables Siebel applications to communicate with supported LDAP directory servers over SSL.

NOTE:  The IBM installer program you run refers to the IBM Directory Server, IBM Directory Server Client, or Client SDK. In this document, the applicable client module is referred to as the IBM LDAP Client. Siebel eBusiness Applications use the IBM LDAP Client and GSKit software with all supported LDAP directory products, not just with IBM Directory Server.

Consider the following requirements for IBM LDAP Client installation into a Siebel environment:

• IBM LDAP Client must be installed on each Siebel Server machine for which LDAP authentication is to be supported, using the LDAP security adapter. IBM GSKit must also be installed if you are supporting SSL. The IBM LDAP Client software can be installed either before or after you install Siebel Server.
• For Siebel Dedicated Web Client deployments for which LDAP authentication is to be supported, the IBM LDAP client must be installed on each local client machine. IBM GSKit must also be installed if you are supporting SSL. The IBM LDAP Client software can be installed either before or after you install the Siebel Dedicated Web Client.

Installation is typically performed from a DVD provided by Siebel Systems. For information about installing Siebel Servers, Siebel Dedicated Web Clients, and other modules, see the Siebel Installation Guide for the operating system you are using.

This section also provides instructions for installing IBM GSK iKeyMan, a utility you use to generate certificate database files (CMS files). Certificate database files are required for Siebel applications to communicate with LDAP directory servers over SSL. IBM GSK iKeyMan can be installed on any machine using a supported platform. If you require this module, you only need to install it once per deployment.

NOTE:  Statements in this section assume that you are installing the correct versions of the IBM software. For more information about third-party software, including supported version numbers for these IBM modules, see System Requirements and Supported Platforms on Siebel SupportWeb. Also refer to your vendor documentation.