2.3 Installing the REST Services Extensions

During the installation of DRA you will also have the chance to install the following extensions that enhance DRA’s capabilities:

  • A RESTful web service that allows integration with DRA.

  • A PowerShell module that allows non-DRA clients to request DRA operations using PowerShell cmdlets. This module can be installed on any machine that contains PowerShell 2.0.

  • A Web Console, a Web-based user interface that provides quick and easy access to many DRA tasks. For more information, see Installing the User Interfaces and the Web Console section of the Directory and Resource Administrator User Guide.

2.3.1 Requirements

The following list describes the software requirements for computers running the REST Services extensions:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0, 7.0 or 7.5

  • Internet Information Services World Wide Web Publishing Service (W3SVC)

  • Supported browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0 or newer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

To deploy the Web Console, ensure your client computers are running a supported web browser and have active scripting enabled. For the most recent information about third party software requirements, see the NetIQ Knowledge Base available at http://support.netiq.com/dra. For more information, see Deploying the Web Console.

2.3.2 Installation Checklist

Use the following checklist to guide you through the installation process.

 

Checklist Items

Identify the machines onto which you want to install the REST Services extensions. Keep the following in mind:

  • The DRA Host Service must share the same service account as the primary DRA Server and should be installed on the same machine.

  • The REST Service can be installed on any machine that meets the software requirements listed previously.

  • The Web Console should be installed on the IIS server.

  • The PowerShell extensions can be installed on any machine running PowerShell 2.0.

Run the RESTServicesInstaller.exe file on each targeted machine and select the appropriate extensions to install.