2.2 Prerequisites for Windows Scripting

2.2.1 Identity Vault Server

The following software is required on the Identity Vault Server:

  • Novell Identity Manager 3.5.1 or higher

  • Novell eDirectory (level supported by Identity Manager and higher)

2.2.2 Microsoft Windows

The following Microsoft Windows software is required for the server on which the Driver Shim is running:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 (Standard or Advanced) with latest service pack.

  • Microsoft Windows XP* SP2 or Windows Vista.

  • If you intend to use the x64 (64-bit) Scripting Driver, you must install an x64 (not IA64) version of Windows.

2.2.3 Windows PowerShell

If you intend to use Windows PowerShell, follow these steps:

  1. Install the .NET Framework, Version 2.0, available from Microsoft. You must install the x86 or x64 version of .NET that corresponds to the version of the Scripting Driver you intend to use.

  2. Install Windows PowerShell 1.0, also available from Microsoft. You must use the x86 or x64 version of PowerShell that corresponds with the version of the Scripting Driver you intend to use.

  3. Change PowerShell’s default script execution policy.

    IMPORTANT:To allow scripts to run, you must change PowerShell’s default script execution policy as follows.

    1. Open PowerShell from the Windows Start menu.

    2. Enter the following command:

         Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

      The setting is saved when you press the Enter key.

    3. Close PowerShell.

2.2.4 Other Software

  • Novell iManager 2.5 (2.6 recommended); can be installed on the Identity Vault Server or a separate system

  • Novell Designer 3 (optional; for development).