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Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Installation and Configuration Guide 

Preface

Sun Java™ System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 (formerly Sun™ ONE Identity Synchronization for Windows) allows passwords and other, specified user attributes to flow between Sun Java™ System Directory Server and other systems.

This guide explains how to install and configure Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows for use in a production environment.

For the latest information about new features and enhancements in this release of Identity Synchronization for Windows, please see the online release notes at:

http://docs.sun.com/db/doc

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 install and configure Identity Synchronization for Windows to establish bidirectional password and user attribute synchronization between Sun Java™ System Directory Server and Windows Active Directory/NT machines.

You should already be familiar with

Before You Read This Book

The Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 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 Identity Synchronization for Windows 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 Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 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.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

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.

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

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

Identity Synchronization for Windows uses mnemonics (underlined letters) throughout the user interface to give you quicker options for performing certain tasks. You simply type the unlined letter to perform the task. Mnemonics are not case sensitive. To access them press the Alt key simultaneously.

For example, in some dialog boxes, you can type a capital “C” or “Alt-c” to cancel the dialog box or type capital “H” or “Alt-h,” to opent an online help dialog box.

Default Paths and File Names

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

Related Documentation

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.

Books in This Documentation Set

The following table summarizes the books included in the Identity Synchronization for Windows documentation set.

Table 3  Books in This Documentation Set 

Book Title

Description

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Installation and Configuration Guide
(http://docs.sun.com/doc/817-6199)

Describes how to install and configure Identity Synchronization for Windows for use in a production environment.

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Deployment Planning Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/817-6200)

Provides general guidelines and best practices for the planning and deploying Identity Synchronization for Windows.

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Release Notes
(http://docs.sun.com/doc/817-6202)

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.

Other Documentation

Because you will be working ith Directory Server and Sun Java™ System Message Queue, you may need to refer to their product documentation. You can access the documentation from the following locations:

For information about the basic concepts of public-key cryptography; Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol; intranet, extranet, and the Internet security; and the role of digital certificates in an enterprise, read the security-related appendixes in the Managing Servers with iPlanet Console 5.0 manual.

For information about Windows 2003 Server and Windows Password Policies, read the following Microsoft publications:

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:

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

Related Third-Party Web Site References

The following third-party web sites are referenced in this publication:

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