Sun Java System Directory Editor 1 2004Q4 Installation and Configuration Guide |
Chapter 1
Before You InstallUse the information provided in this chapter to prepare for the installation of Sun Java System Directory Editor (Directory Editor). This information is organized as follows:
Supported Software EnvironmentsThis section lists the software and environments that are compatible with Directory Editor:
Operating Systems
Directory Editor is compatible with the following operating systems:
Application Servers
Directory Editor supports any application server that supports Servlet 2.2 or later, but Directory Editor operates most efficiently with the following application servers:
- Sun Java System Application Server 8 or later
- Sun ONE Application Server 7 or later
- Apache Tomcat 4.1.x or later
- BEA WebLogic 8.1 or later
- IBM WebSphere 4 or later
Note
You must configure your application server’s policy file to give Directory Editor permission to access certain system resources.
Instructions for editing the policy file are provided in Chapter 2, the Step 3: Install Directory Editor on an Application Server section.
Browsers
Directory Editor is compatible with the following browsers:
Directory Servers
Using Directory Editor with Sun Java System Directory Server 5.1 or Sun ONE Directory Server provides you with enhanced functionality and optimal performance.
Recommended Directory Editor ConfigurationWhen configuring Directory Editor, the following configurations are recommended for optimum performance and support:
This configuration list is based on input from customer configurations, support, professional services, and pre-sales.
Memory RequirementsYou can determine memory requirements and set values in your application server’s JVM (Java Virtual Machine). Add the maximum and minimum heap size to the Java command line, for example:
java -Xmx128M -Xms128M
Setup Task FlowYour installation and configuration task flow will depend somewhat on which application server and database server you decide to use. In general, you will perform the following tasks:
Depending on your server types; you may combine steps, perform them in a different order, or eliminate them altogether.
Prerequisite TasksBefore you install the software, you must perform the following tasks:
- Install and configure a Java Development Kit (JDK or J2ESDK) version 1.4.2 or later if a JDK is not provided by your application server
- Install and configure an application server
- Install Directory Server
Note
For detailed information about installing and configuring Sun Java System Directory Server, consult the Sun Java System Directory Server 5 2004Q2 Installation and Migration Guide.
- Select a configuration directory and a managed directory
What’s Next?Continue to Chapter 2, "Installing Directory Editor" to install and configure Directory Editor.