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Sun Java System Directory Editor 1 2004Q4 SP1 Installation and Configuration Guide 
Preface

This publication explains how to install and configure Sun Java™ System Directory Editor for use in a production environment.

For the latest information about the features and functionality in this release of Directory Editor, please see the online release notes at:

http://docs.sun.com/db/prod/sjs.diredit

Note

User interfaces depicted in this document are subject to change in future versions of the product.

This Preface contains the following information:

Who Should Use This Book

This Installation and Configuration Guide is intended for use by administrators, systems engineers, and professional services engineers who will use Directory Editor to create and manage directory data.

You should already be familiar with

Before You Read This Book

The Sun™ Java System Directory Editor Release Notes contain the latest information about the product — including information that may supersede instructions provided in this book. Be sure you read these Release Notes before attempting any procedures described in this book.

Because Sun Java™ System Directory Server is used as the data store in an Directory Editor deployment, you should be familiar with the documentation provided with that product. Directory Server documentation can be accessed online at

http://docs.sun.com/coll/DirectoryServer_04q2

How This Book Is Organized

The Sun Java™ System Directory Editor Installation and Configuration Guide is organized into the following chapters:

Conventions Used in This Book

The tables in this section describe the conventions used in this book.
The information is organized as follows:

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this book.

Table 1  Typographic Conventions

Typeface

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123
(Monospace)

API and language elements, HTML tags, web site URLs, command names, file names, directory path names, on-screen computer output, sample code.

Edit your .login file.

The http://docs.sun.com web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online.

AaBbCc123
(Monospace bold)

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output.

% su
Password:

AaBbCc123
(Italic)

Book titles, new terms, words to be emphasized.

A placeholder in a command or path name to be replaced with a real name or value.

Refer to the Sun Java™ System Directory Editor 1 2004Q4 Release Notes.

Do not save the file.

The file is located in the <install-dir>/bin directory.

Symbols

The following table describes the symbol conventions used in this book.

Table 2  Symbol Conventions  

Symbol

Description

Example

Meaning

[ ]

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.

Mnemonics

Directory Editor uses mnemonics (underlined letters) throughout the user interface to give you quicker options for performing certain tasks. You type the underlined letter and press the Alt key simultaneously to perform the task. Mnemonics are not case sensitive.

Default Paths and File Names

The following table describes the default paths and file names used in this book.

Table 3  Default Paths and File Names 

Term

Description

<installation_root>/<machine_name>/logs

Default path to the Directory Editor central logs (on Unix)

C:<installation_root>-<version_number>\webapps

Default installation directory for the de.war file (on Windows)

Books in This Documentation Set

The following table summarizes the books included in the Directory Editor documentation set.

Table 4  Books in This Documentation Set 

Book Title

Description

Sun Java System Directory Editor Installation and Configuration Guide

Describes how to install and configure Directory Editor for use in a production environment.

Sun Java System Directory Editor Release Notes

Available after the product is released. Contains last-minute information, including a description of what is new in this current release, known problems and limitations, installation notes, and how to report issues with the software or the documentation.

Related Documentation

Because you will be working with Sun™ Java System Directory Server, you may need to refer to the Directory Server product documentation. You can access this documentation from the following location:

http://docs.sun.com/coll/DirectoryServer_04q2

The http://docs.sun.com web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the archive or search for a specific book, title, or subject.

Accessing Sun Resources Online

For product downloads, professional services, patches and support, and additional developer information, go to the following:

Contacting Sun Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the product documentation, go to the Sun Support and Services website located at:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting

Related Third-Party Web Site References

This publication references the following, third-party web site for information about installing the Apache Tomcat software:

http://jakarta.apache.org/tomcat/

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.

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