1.1 Understanding the Differences between the Integrated Installation and the Standalone Installation Programs

Use the following information to determine whether you should use the integrated installation program or one of the standalone installation programs.

Integrated installation program

NetIQ recommends using this program when you want to evaluate Identity Manager or create a test environment. The program bundles all necessary components into one installation process. The integrated installation program has the following capabilities:

  • Applies the default values for most settings

  • Installs all components on one computer or in a small, distributed environment

  • Uses PostgreSQL for all databases

  • Uses Apache Tomcat for all application servers

  • Should not be used in a clustered environment

  • Should not be used in a production environment

Standalone installation programs

NetIQ recommends using this option for the staging and production environments of your identity management solution. The standalone installation programs give you more flexibility in setting up your environment. This process provides the following capabilities:

  • Allows you to customize component settings

  • Allows you to install in distributed environments

  • Supports multiple database platforms

  • Supports multiple application servers

  • Creates a supported production environment

For more information about using the standalone installation process, see the NetIQ Identity Manager Setup Guide.