3.1 Obtaining Advanced Authentication

Advanced Authentication is available in two types: a trial version and a full version. You can access the different version in different locations.

3.1.1 Downloading the Full Version

You must have purchased Advanced Authentication to access the full version of the product. To buy a full version of Advanced Authentication, see How to Buy. The activation code is in the Customer Center where you download the software. For more information, see Customer Center Frequently Asked Questions.

To access a full version of Advanced Authentication:

  1. Log in to the Customer Center.

  2. Click Software.

  3. In the Entitled Software tab, click the appropriate version of Advanced Authentication for your environment to download.

To deploy the Advanced Authentication server on VMware, unpack the file advancedauthappliance-vmware-x86_64-x.x-xxx.ovf.tar.gz.

To deploy the Advanced Authentication server on Hyper-V, unpack the file advancedauthappliance-hyperv-x86_64-x.x-xxx.zip.

3.1.2 Downloading the Trial Version

A trial version of Advanced Authentication can also be provided to allow you to see how the product works.

To download the trial version:

  1. Access the Download page at https://dl.netiq.com.

  2. Click the Find Trial Download link.

  3. Scroll down to find Advanced Authentication, then click Download.

  4. Specify your information to receive an email with the download link.

    IMPORTANT:You must specify a valid email address or you will not receive the email that contains the link to download the trial version.

  5. After you receive the email, click the link and download the appropriate version for your environment.

  6. (Conditional) Extract the compressed file for the appliance.

To deploy the Advanced Authentication server on VMware, unpack the file advancedauthappliance-vmware-x86_64-x.x-xxx.ovf.tar.gz.

To deploy the Advanced Authentication server on Hyper-V, unpack the file advancedauthappliance-hyperv-x86_64-x.x-xxx.zip.