Review Section 3.0, Installing the IBM i Driver and Section 6.0, Configuring the IBM i Driver.
Consider how you will respond to the installation prompts and other installation decisions.
Is this a new installation, or are you replacing a Fan-Out driver Platform Services installation? For details about upgrading from the Fan-Out driver, see Section 4.0, Upgrading from the Fan-Out Driver.
How do you plan to prototype, test, and roll out your deployment?
Do you plan to use the include/exclude file on the connected system to limit your initial deployment to a small number of users and groups?
What are the host names or IP addresses of all systems that will participate in your configuration?
Will you use the default TCP port numbers?
Table 2-1 Default TCP Port Numbers
|
Purpose |
TCP Port Number |
|---|---|
|
Driver shim connection to Metadirectory engine |
8090 |
|
Secure LDAP port |
636 |
|
Non-secure LDAP port |
389 |