2.0 Installing Components Required for Identity Governance

Several software components must be present in your environment before you install Identity Governance. Apache Tomcat, a database platform, and a Java Runtime Environment must be available when you install Identity Governance. Optionally, you can also install Apache ActiveMQ if you want to guarantee that Identity Governance sends notifications using SMTP.

If possible, install these components in the following directories:

  • Linux: Default location of /opt/netiq/idm/apps/

  • Windows: Default location of C:\netiq\idm\apps\

To prepare for the installation, review the entire installation process and the latest release notes before beginning: