Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 User's Guide

Chapter 3 Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 J2EE Agents: Compatibility, Supported Servers, and Documentation

This chapter consists of information about the compatibility of the J2EE agents in Sun Java System Policy Agent 2.2 with Sun Java System Access Manager, the supported servers for each of the J2EE agents currently available for Policy Agent 2.2, and the guide available for each J2EE agent. For similar information about web agents see Chapter 2, Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Web Agents: Compatibility, Supported Servers, and Documentation

Compatibility of Policy Agent 2.2 J2EE Agents with Access Manager

J2EE agents in the Policy Agent 2.2 release are compatible with versions of Sun Java System Access Manager as described in this section.

Compatibility of J2EE Agents With Access Manager 7 and Access Manager 7.1

All agents in the Policy Agent 2.2 release are compatible with Access Manager 7 and Access Manager 7.1. Compatibility applies to both of the available modes of Access Manager: Realm Mode and Legacy Mode.

Install the latest Access Manager patches as they become available to ensure that all enhancements and fixes are applied.

Compatibility of J2EE Agents With Access Manager 6.3

All agents in Policy Agent 2.2 are also compatible with Access Manager 6.3 Patch 1 or greater. However, certain limitations apply. For more information, refer to the section on backward compatibility available in any of the individual J2EE agent guides as listed in Table 3–1.

Supported Servers and Documentation of J2EE Agents in Policy Agent 2.2

The following table lists the deployment containers, such as application servers, currently supported by J2EE agents in the Policy Agent 2.2 software set and the platforms supported by each agent. The table also lists the corresponding guide that describes each agent. Each individual J2EE agent guide provides detailed information about features and tasks that all J2EE agents have in common as well as providing detailed information about the specific J2EE agent.

Table 3–1 J2EE Agent Platform Support and Documentation for Policy Agent 2.2

Agent for 

Supported Access Manager Versions 

Corresponding J2EE Agent Guide 

Supported Platforms 

Sun JavaTM System Application Server 8.1

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for Sun Java System Application Server 8.1

SolarisTM Operating System (OS) for the SPARC® platform , versions 8, 9, and 10

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

BEA WebLogic Server/Portal 8.1 SP4 (also supports BEA WebLogic Express 8.1 SP4) 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for BEA WebLogic Server/Portal 8.1 SP4

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform , versions 8, 9, and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

Apache Tomcat 5.5 Servlet/JSP Container (also supports Apache Tomcat 5.0.28 Servlet/JSP Container) 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for Apache Tomcat 5.5 Servlet/JSP Container

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform , versions 8, 9, and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 2.1 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

AIX 5L version 5.2 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

AIX 5L version 5.2 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 and Web Application Server 6.40 (SAP Portal 6.0/Server 6.40) 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0 and Web Application Server 6.40

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

AIX 5L 


Note –

With the proper patch, this agent supports the AIX 5L version 5.3 platform. Contact Sun Microsystems support to obtain the correct patch.


Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

IBM WebSphere Portal Server 5.1.0.2 deployed on: 

  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1.7

  • IBM WebSphere Business Integration-Server Foundation 5.1.1

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for IBM WebSphere Portal Server 5.1.0.2

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

AIX 5L version 5.2 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

BEA WebLogic Server 9.0/9.1 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for BEA WebLogic Server 9.0/9.1

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 4.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

Oracle Application Server 10g, which includes the following versions: 

  • The 10.1.2 series.

  • The 10.1.3 series.

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for Oracle Application Server 10g

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 and 4.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

BEA WebLogic Server/Portal 9.2 (also supports BEA WebLogic Express 9.2) 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1* 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for BEA WebLogic Server/Portal 9.2

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 8, 9, and 10 

HP-UX 11i 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 4.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

JBoss Application Server 4.0 


Note –

Besides supporting JBoss Application Server 4.x series, this agent supports JBoss Application Server from 3.2.5 through the rest of the 3.x series.


Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for JBoss Application Server 4.0

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0, versions 32 bit and 64 bit 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 4.0, versions 32 bit and 64 bit 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

Sun Java System Application Server 9.0/9.1 


Note –

Besides supporting Sun Java System Application Server 9.0 and 9.1, this agent supports Sun Java System Application Server 8.2.


Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for Sun Java System Application Server 8.2/9.0/9.1

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 9 and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 9 and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server, versions 3.0 and 4.0. 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

BEA WebLogic Server/Portal 10 

Supports: 

BEA WebLogic Server 10 

BEA WebLogic Portal 10 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for BEA WebLogic Server/Portal 10

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 9 and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 9 and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 and 4.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

AIX 5L versions 5.2 and 5.3 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

IBM WebSphere Portal Server 6.0 deployed on: 

  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0

  • IBM WebSphere Business Integration-Server Foundation 6.0

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for IBM WebSphere Portal Server 6.0

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 8, 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 3.0 

AIX 5L version 5.3 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

SAP Enterprise Portal 7.0 and Web Application Server 7.0 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for SAP Enterprise Portal 7.0 and Web Application Server 7.0

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, version 9 and 10 

AIX 5L 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition, 32 bit 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition, 32 bit 

Apache Tomcat 6.0 

Version 6.3 Patch 1 or greater 

Version 7 

Version 7.1 

Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent 2.2 Guide for Apache Tomcat 6.0

Solaris Operating System (OS) for the SPARC platform, versions 9 and 10 

Solaris (OS) for x86 platforms, versions 9, and 10 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 4.0 and 5.0 

Windows 2003, Enterprise Edition 

Windows 2003, Standard Edition 

*Many of the individual agent guides from the Policy Agent 2.2 software set have not been updated at this time in terms of indicating that Access Manager 7.1 is a supported version.