7.0 Where to Get Identity Manager

NetIQ provides ISO files that contain all components for a full Identity Manager installation. Each file includes the versions of the product. The name of the ISO file identifies the platform. For example, Identity_Manager_version_Linux.iso. For information about the features available in Identity Manager Advanced and Standard Editions, see Section 2.0, Identity Manager Editions.

You can download an evaluation copy of Identity Manager and use it for 90 days free of charge. However, the Identity Manager components must be activated within 90 days of installation, or they will shut down. At any time during the 90 days, or afterward, you can choose to purchase a product license and activate Identity Manager. For more information, see Section 8.0, Understanding Licensing and Activation.

To download Identity Manager and its services:

  1. Go to the NetIQ Downloads Web site.

  2. In the Product or Technology menu, select Identity Manager, then click Search.

  3. On the NetIQ Identity Manager Downloads page, click the Download button next to a file you want.

    File Name

    Description

    Identity_Manager_4.7_Linux.iso

    Contains Identity Manager Server (Identity Manager Engine, Remote Loader, Fan-Out Agent, iManager Web Administration), Identity Applications, Identity Reporting, Designer, and Analyzer

    Identity_Manager_4.7_Windows.iso

    Contains Identity Manager Server (Identity Manager Engine, Remote Loader, Fan-Out Agent, iManager Web Administration), Identity Applications, Identity Reporting, Designer, and Analyzer

    Identity_Manager_4.7_Linux_Designer.tar.gz

    Contains Designer

    Identity_Manager_4.7_Windows_Designer.zip

    Contains Designer

    Identity_Manager_4.7_MacOSX_Designer.tar.gz

    Contains Designer files for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)

    Identity_Manager_4.7_Linux_Analyzer.tar.gz

    Contains Analyzer

    Identity_Manager_4.7_Windows_Analyzer.zip

    Contains Analyzer

    SentinelLogManagementForIGA8.1.1.0.tar.gz

    Contains Sentinel Log Management for Identity Governance and Administration

    This installation is supported only on Linux.

    To switch from Identity Manager Advanced Edition to Standard Edition, uninstall the Advanced Edition and then install the Standard Edition ISO from the Identity Manager media. To upgrade from Standard Edition to Advanced Edition, use the Identity Manager Advanced Edition ISO. You need to apply the correct activation to be able to upgrade to Advanced Edition. For more information on upgrading from Standard Edition to Advanced Edition, see Upgrading Identity Manager in the NetIQ Identity Manager Setup Guide for Linux or Upgrading Identity Manager on the NetIQ Identity Manager Setup Guide for Windows.

  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the file to a directory on your computer.

  5. Repeat Step 3 until you have downloaded all of the files you need.

  6. Either mount the downloaded file as a volume, or use the file to create a DVD of the software.

    NOTE:The ISO images are large files. Ensure that you download them to a volume or DVD that supports the file size.

Your Identity Manager purchase includes activations for service drivers and several common drivers.

  • Service Drivers: The following the a list of service drivers that are activated when you active the Identity Manager server:

    • Data Collection Service

    • Entitlements Services

    • ID Provider

    • Loopback Service

    • Managed System Gateway

    • Manual Task Service

    • Null Service

    • Role and Resource Service

    • User Application

    • WorkOrder

  • LDAP-based Directory Integration Drivers: The following is a list of LDAP-based drivers that are activated when you active the Identity Manager server:

    • Active Directory

    • Bidirectional eDirectory

    • eDirectory

    • LDAP

  • Email Server Integration Drivers: The following the a list of e-mail service based drivers that are activated when you active the Identity Manager server:

    • GroupWise (REST-based)

    • Lotus Notes

Activations for all other Identity Manager drivers must be purchased separately. The activations for the drivers are sold as Identity Manager Integration modules. An Identity Manager Integration module can contain one or more drivers. You receive a Product Activation Credential for each Identity Manager Integration module you purchase. For more information, see Identity Manager 4 Standard Edition and Identity Manager 4 Advanced Edition.

Identity Manager Advanced and Standard Editions have separate activations. For more information, refer to Understanding Licensing and Activation. Switching from Identity Manager Advanced Edition to Standard Edition is not supported. To use the Identity Manager Standard Edition, you need to install it from the Identity Manager media.

Identity Applications components are included with your Identity Manager purchase. Identity Applications add a powerful roles based approval workflow to managing your users’ identities.

Your Identity Manager purchase also includes the several tools to help design, create, and manage your Identity Manager solution:

  • Designer

  • iManager

  • Analyzer

Identity Reporting components allow you to audit and create reports about your Identity Manager solution. You can use the reports to help meet compliance regulations for your business.

For more information about the Identity Manager components, see How Identity Manager Works.