Table 8–1 shows the various supported schema, provisioning tools, provisioning limitations, and recommended documentation for additional information.
Table 8–1 Messaging Server Provisioning Mechanisms
Supported Provisioning Tool |
Provisioning Tool Functionality |
Provisioning Tool Limitations |
For Further Information |
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Sun ONE Delegated Administrator for Messaging Graphical User Interface Uses: Schema 1 |
Provides a graphical user interface for administrators to manage users, groups, domains, and mailing lists. End users can manage vacation messages and Sieve filters. |
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Read the Sun ONE Delegated Administrator for Messaging 1.3 documentation. Describes how to install and administer the Sun ONE Delegated Administrator interface. |
Sun ONE Delegated Administrator for Messaging Command-line Interface Uses: Schema 1 |
Provides a command-line interface for administrators to manage users, groups, domains, and mailing lists. |
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Read the Sun ONE Delegated Administrator for Messaging 1.3 documentation. Provides syntax and usage for Sun ONE Delegated Administrator command-line utilities. |
Uses: Schema 1 |
Provides tools to directly modify LDAP entries or for creating custom provisioning tools. |
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Read the iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 Provisioning Guide and the iPlanet Messaging and Collaboration Schema Reference. Describes the Sun LDAP Schema 1 provisioning model. In addition, these guides explain how to use LDAP provisioning tools and the usage of specific attributes and object classes. |
Sun Java System Console Uses: Schema 1 |
Though provisioning functionality is included in the Sun Java System Console, it is not recommended for provisioning Messaging users and groups. Instead, use Sun Java System Console to administer server configuration such as quotas, log files, and other related Message Store items. |
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Read the Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q4 Administration Guide and corresponding Sun Java System Console Online Help. |
Uses: Schema 2 |
Provides graphical and command-line interfaces for administrators to manage users, groups, domains, and mailing lists. Compatible with other Java Enterprise System products. |
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Read the Sun Java System Communications Services 6 2005Q4 Delegated Administrator Guide. Provides syntax and usage for the command-line utility. |