16.1 Using the Wizard to Install the Remote Loader

The installation program guides you through the configuration settings for the Remote Loader. You can run the installation in the console or in the GUI. On UNIX and Windows computers, the installation program automatically defaults to wizard mode.

To prepare for the installation, see Section 15.1, Checklist for Installing the Remote Loader. Also see the Release Notes accompanying the release. To perform an unattended installation, see Section 14.2, Performing a Silent Installation.

NOTE:Your choice of performing the installation as a root or a non-root user should match the method that you used for installing the Identity Vault.

  • Linux: /products/IDM/install.bin

  • Windows: \products\IDM\windows\setup\idm_install.exe

To install the Remote Loader as a root or administrative user:

  1. Log in as root or administrator on the computer where you want to install the Identity Manager engine.

    NOTE:You can install the Java Remote Loader as a non-root user.

  2. From the directory that contains the installation files, complete one of the following actions:

    • Linux (console): Enter ./install.bin -i console

    • Linux (GUI): Enter ./install.bin

    • Windows: Run idm_install.exe

  3. Accept the license agreement, and then click Next.

  4. In the Select Components window, specify the Remote Loader components that you want to install.

    For more information about the options, see Section 12.2, Understanding the Installation Program.

  5. (Optional) To select specific drivers for the individual components, complete the following steps:

    1. Click Customize the selected components, and then click Next.

    2. Expand Drivers under the component that you want to install.

    3. Select the drivers that you want to install.

  6. Click Next.

  7. In the Activation Notice window, click OK. For more information, see Section 49.6, Activating Identity Manager.

  8. For Authentication, specify a user account and its password with sufficient rights in eDirectory to extend the schema. Specify the user name in the LDAP format. For example, cn=admin,o=company.

  9. For Pre-Installation Summary, verify the settings.

  10. Click Install.

  11. Activate Identity Manager. For more information, see Section 49.6, Activating Identity Manager.

  12. Configure the Remote Loader to connect with the drivers and Identity Manager. For more information, see Section 17.0, Configuring the Remote Loader and Drivers.

  13. To create and configure your driver objects, consult the specific guide for that driver. For more information, see Identity Manager Drivers documentation website.

  14. (Optional) For the default installation locations, see /tmp/idmInstall.log.