7.1 Installing Designer

Designer 3.5 is a workstation-based tool that allows you to design your Identity Manager solution. Install Designer first and use it throughout the planning part of your Identity Manager implementation. For more information about planning, see Section I, Planning.

  1. Verify that your workstation’s operating system is supported. For more information, see Section 6.6, Workstations.

  2. Start the installation by executing the correct program for your workstation’s platform.

    • Windows: IDM3.6.1_Designer_Win:/windows/designer/install.exe

    • Linux: IDM3.6.1_Designer_Linux:/linux/designer/install

      To execute the binary file, enter ./install.

  3. Use the following information to complete the installation:

    • Install Folder: Specify a location on the workstation where Designer should be installed.

    • Create Shortcuts: Select whether the shortcuts are placed on your desktop and in your Desktop Menu.

  4. Refer to Designer 3.5 for Identity Manager 3.6 Administration Guide for further information.