Using Solaris 10 zones 

If you will be installing into Solaris 10 zones, refer to Appendix A, Java ES and Solaris 10 Zones.

Using Directory Server encryption 

Configure LDAPS (SSL over LDAP) on the Directory Server instance. 

Using a third-party web container with Access Manager

Third-party web containers (BEA WebLogic Server or IBM WebSphere Application Server) can be used with Portal Server and Access Manager. These containers must be installed and running before installing any Java ES components that depend on them.

To use a third-party web container for Access Manager SDK, you must configure Access Manager SDK manually after installation. See Access Manager SDK With Container Configuration Example in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX

Note: Portal Server can only use third-party web containers on Solaris OS. 

Note: Access Manager and Portal Server should use the same type of web container. 

Using Apache Web Server for load balancing plug-in

The Apache Web Server can be used with the Application Server load balancing plug-in. In this case, the Apache Web Server must be installed and running before installing any Java ES components that depend on it. 

Using Schema 1 LDAP

For a Schema 1 deployment, you cannot use Access Manager. 

Configuring single user entry and single sign-on

Access Manager is required for single sign-on. 

Configuring High availability using HADB 

A summary of the procedures for setting up HADB for high availability is contained in Web and Application Services Example in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX.

Application Server load balancing 

An summary of the procedures for using the Application Server load balancing plug-in is contained inWeb and Application Services Example in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX.

Non-root ownership 

If non-root ownership will be required for Application Server or Web Server, refer to Non-Root Examples in Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX