Installing the Active Directory Driver Shim

In this section:


Installing the Shim on a DirXML Server

  1. On the server where the Identity Vault and the DirXML engine are running, launch the Identity Manager installation.

    Run the installation program from the Identity Manager CD or the download image.

  2. In the Welcome dialog box, click Next, then accept the license agreement.

  3. In the first DirXML Overview dialog box, review information, then click Next.

    The dialog box provides information on the following:

    • A DirXML server
    • A DirXML connected server system

  4. In the second DirXML Overview dialog box, review information, then click Next.

    The dialog box provides information on the following:

    • A Web-based administration server
    • DirXML utilities

  5. In the Please Select the Components to Install dialog box, select DirXML Server, then click Next.


    The DirXML Server check box

    If iManager 2.0.2 is already installed on this machine, and if you prefer to install the iManager plug-ins and configuration files at this time, also select DirXML Web Components.

    If you prefer to install the Active Directory Management tool at this time, also select Utilities.

  6. In the Select Drivers for Engine Install dialog box, select only Active Directory, then click Next.


    The Active Directory check box

  7. In the DirXML Upgrade Warning dialog box, click OK.

  8. In the Schema Extension dialog box, type a username and password, then click Next.

  9. Review the selected options, then click Finish.

  10. Click Close.


Installing the Shim on a Remote Loader

This option enables you to install the Active Directory driver shim to run on a server that is separate from the server running the DirXML engine.

  1. On the server where the Remote Loader is running, launch the Identity Manager installation.

    Run the installation program from the Identity Manager CD or the download image.

  2. In the Welcome dialog box, click Next, then accept the license agreement.

  3. In the first DirXML Overview dialog box, review information, then click Next.

    The dialog box provides information on the following:

    • A DirXML server
    • A DirXML connected server system

  4. In the second DirXML Overview dialog box, review information, then click Next.

    The dialog box provides information on the following:

    • A Web-based administration server
    • DirXML utilities

  5. In the Please Select the Components to Install dialog box, deselect DirxXML Server and other options, select DirXML Connected System, then click Next.


    The DirXML Connected System option

  6. Specify the installation path, then click Next.

  7. In the Select Drivers for Engine Install dialog box, select only Active Directory, then click Next.


    The Active Directory check box

  8. In the DirXML Upgrade Warning dialog box, click OK.

  9. In the Password Sync Upgrade Warning dialog box, click OK.

  10. Review the selected options, then click Finish.

  11. Click Close.