6.0 Installing the Identity Manager Metadirectory Engine and Drivers

Identity Manager contains many components. The Metadirectory engine and drivers need to be installed before installing the User Application.

  1. If you are planning on using a physical DVD or CD-ROMs to install Identity Manager, insert the installation media into your drive, which must be accessible from within your VM. Continue with Step 6.

  2. If you are using ISO files, disconnect the CD-ROM device from your VM by selecting Removable Devices > CD-ROM 1 > Disconnect from the VM menu.

  3. Reconfigure your VM to use the Identity Manager 3.5.1 ISO file (Identity_Manager_3_5_1_DVD.iso.) by selecting Removable Devices > CD-ROM 1 > Edit.

  4. From the VM menu, browse to the ISO file in the Connection -- Use ISO image section.

  5. From the VM menu, reconnect the CD-ROM device to your VM by selecting Removable Devices > CD-ROM 1 > Connect. This causes the Identity Manager 3.5.1 ISO to automatically mount the CD-ROM and open a file browser.

    Mounted Identity Manager ISO

  6. From the Computer menu, select Gnome Terminal.

  7. Log in as root by entering su, then specify root’s password.

  8. Access the Identity Manager installation directory by entering cd /media/IDM3_6/.

  9. Start the installation by entering ./install.bin.

    This launches the graphical installer.

  10. Use the following information to complete the installation:

    Installation Screen

    Description

    Novell Identity Manager

    Select the language you want the install program to use.

    Introduction

    Read the introduction information.

    License Agreement

    Read the license agreement, then select I accept the terms of the License Agreement.

    Select Components

    Select Novell Identity Manager Metadirectory Server, Novell Identity Manager Web-based Administrator Server, and Utilities. This installs the Metadirectory engine, the driver configurations files, and the iManager plug-ins for Identity Manager.

    Identity Manager Activation Notice

    Read the activation information.

    NOTE:If the error LD_LIBRARY_PATH is not set occurs, the ndspath variable has not been set for the current shell. For more information, see Section 3.3, Configuring Your Environment.

    Set the ndspath variable and start the installation again.

    Authentication

    Enter cn=admin,dc=admins,dc=system for the username, then enter n0v3ll for the password.

    Pre-Installation Summary

    Review the summary, then start the installation.

    Installation Complete

    Read the installation completed successfully message.

  11. Restart Tomcat to display the new plug-ins.

    1. Enter /etc/init.d/novell-tomcat5 stop.

    2. When the prompt is returned, enter /etc/init.d/novell-tomcat5 start.

  12. Enter exit twice to log out as root and close the Gnome Terminal.

  13. Proceed to Section 7.0, Configuring the Environment for the Resource Kit.