This guide explains how to configure and administer Sun TMSun Java System Communications Services Delegated Administrator. This guide also describes the Delegated Administrator commands, providing syntax and examples.
Delegated Administrator consists of a console (graphical user interface) and a set of command-line tools for provisioning users, groups, domains, and resources for Sun Java System Messaging Server and Sun Java System Calendar Server using Sun Java System Access Manager.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
You should read this book if you are responsible for administering, configuring, and deploying Delegated Administrator at your site.
This book assumes that you are responsible for administering the software and that you have a general understanding of the following:
The Internet and the World Wide Web
Messaging Server protocols
Sun Java System Administration Server
Sun Java System Directory Server and LDAP
Sun Java System Console
System administration and networking on the following platforms:
Solaris 8 for SPARC and x86
Solaris 9 for SPARC and x86
Solaris 10 for SPARC and x86
HP-UX 11.x
Windows 2000
General deployment architectures
The following table summarizes the content of this book.
Table P–1 How This Book Is Organized
Chapter |
Description |
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Describes the directory organizations, administrator roles, and service packages provided by Delegated Administrator |
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Describes the steps necessary to install and configure Sun Java System Communications Services Delegated Administrator. |
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Describes and steps through the configuration program for Delegated Administrator. |
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Describes how to customize Delegated Administrator—for example, to change the look and feel of the console. |
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Describes the commadmin utility, providing syntax and examples. |
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Appendix A, Service Provider Administrator and Service Provider Organizations |
Describes the Service Provider Administrator role and provider and business organizations managed by the Service Provider Administrator. |
Lists attribute values and time zone values for specific command-line options. |
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Lists log files that can be examined to debug Delegated Administrator. |
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Offers tuning tips for Delegated Administrator, the Web containers, and Directory Server that improve Delegated Administrator performance. |
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Appendix E, Consolidating ACIs for Directory Server Performance |
Describes how to consolidate ACIs and remove unused ACIs from the directory. |
The http://docs.sun.comSM web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the archive or search for a specific book title or subject.
Use the following URL to see all the Messaging Server documentation:
http://docs.sun.com/coll/1312.1
The following documents are available:
Sun JavaTMSystem Messaging Server Administration Guide
Sun JavaTM System Messaging Server Administration Reference
Sun JavaTM System Messaging Server MTA Developer’s Reference
Sun JavaTM System Messenger Express Customization Guide
The Messaging Server product suite contains other products such as Sun JavaTM System Directory Server and Administration Server. Documentation for these and other products can be found at the following URL:
http://docs.sun.com/db/prod/sunone
In addition to the software documentation, see the Messaging Server Software Forum for technical help on specific Messaging Server product questions. The forum can be found at the following URL:
http://swforum.sun.com/jive/forum.jsp?forum=15
Use the following URL to see all the Calendar Server documentation:
http://docs.sun.com/coll/1313.1
The following documents are available:
Sun JavaTM System Calendar Server Administration Guide
Sun JavaTM System Calendar Server Developer’s Guide
Use either one of the following URLs to see the documentation that applies to all Communications Services products:
http://docs.sun.com/coll/1312.1
or
http://docs.sun.com/coll/1313.1
The following documents are available:
Sun JavaTM System Communications Services Release Notes
Sun JavaTM System Communications Services Delegated Administrator Guide
Sun JavaTM System Communications Services Deployment Planning Guide
Sun JavaTM System Communications Services Schema Migration Guide
Sun JavaTM System Communications Services Schema Reference
Sun JavaTM System Communications Services Event Notification Service Guide
Sun JavaTM System Communications Express Administration Guide
Sun JavaTM System Communications Express Customization Guide
Third-party URLs are referenced in this document and provide additional, related information.
Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.
Sun Function |
URL |
Description |
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Documentation |
Download PDF and HTML documents, and order printed documents |
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Support and Training |
Obtain technical support, download patches, and learn about Sun courses |
For product downloads, professional services, patches and support, and additional developer information, go to the following:
Download Center http://wwws.sun.com/software/download/
Professional Services http://www.sun.com/service/sunps/sunone/index.html
Sun Enterprise Services, Solaris Patches, and Support http://sunsolve.sun.com/
Developer Information http://developers.sun.com/prodtech/index.html
If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the product documentation, go to http://www.sun.com/service/contacting.
The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.
Table P–2 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or Symbol |
Meaning |
Example |
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AaBbCc123 |
The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output |
Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail. |
AaBbCc123 |
What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output |
machine_name% su Password: |
aabbcc123 |
Placeholder: replace with a real name or value |
The command to remove a file is rm filename. |
AaBbCc123 |
Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized |
Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. Perform a patch analysis. Do not save the file. [Note that some emphasized items appear bold online.] |
The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.
Table P–3 Shell Prompts
Shell |
Prompt |
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C shell prompt |
machine_name% |
C shell superuser prompt |
machine_name# |
Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt |
$ |
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt |
# |
The following table describes the symbol conventions used in this book.
Table P–4 Symbol Conventions
Symbol |
Description |
Example |
Meaning |
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[ ] |
Contains optional command options. |
ls [-l] |
The -l option is not required. |
{ | } |
Contains a set of choices for a required command option. |
-d {y|n} |
The -d option requires that you use either the y argument or the n argument. |
- |
Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes. |
Control-A |
Press the Control key while you press the A key. |
+ |
Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes. |
Ctrl+A+N |
Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys. |
> |
Indicates menu item selection in a graphical user interface. |
File > New > Templates |
From the File menu, choose New. From the New submenu, choose Templates. |
The following table describes the default paths and file names used in this book.
Table P–5 Default Paths and File Names
Term |
Description |
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msg_svr_base |
Represents the base installation directory for Messaging Server. The default value of the msg_svr_base installation is as follows: Solaris TM systems: /opt/SUNWmsgsr |
da_base |
Represents the base installation directory for Delegated Administrator. The default value of the da_base installation is as follows: Solaris TM systems: /opt/SUNWcomm |
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