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Configure the CA Directory Properties File

Set the parameters for the CA Directory server installation. Parameters pass information required to enable successful communication and function among system components.

You need the following information to complete the CA Directory parameters.

Follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to /tmp/properties.sh.
  2. In the properties.sh file, set the following parameters.
    _Environment

    Leave as the default, CHANGE_ME_LATER.

    _SoftwareVersion

    Leave as the default, STATIC.

    _impd_fips_mode

    Leave as the default, false.

    _DomainSuffix

    Set this to your network domain.

    _impd_shared_secret

    A password shared by the Provisoning Directory and Provisioning Server. Use any password, but it must match the password for _impd_shared_secret in the properties file you will create during Provisioning Server installation.

    Make a note of this password so you can use it later during the installation process.

    _imps_hostname

    Enter the host names of systems where you plan to install the Provisioning Server, separated by commas.

    _ha_host_list

    For a high-availability deployment, enter the host names of other systems where you plan to install CA Directory (other than the system on which you are currently installing CA Directory).

    In a single-instance deployment, leave this parameter blank.

    _ha_primary_host

    For a high-availability deployment, enter the host name of the system on which you are currently installing CA Directory.

    In a single-instance deployment, leave this parameter blank.

    _dir_webservice_details

    Leave as default, true.

    _dir_webservices_port

    Port used by Web Services. Leave as the default, 9080, unless you cannot use this port in your environment. If you must change the web services port, enter a new port number.

    Note: If you must change the web services port, use the same port for web services on all servers.

    _dir_webservices_secure_port

    Port used by Web Services. Leave as the default, 9443, unless you cannot use this port in your environment. If you must change the web services port, enter a new port number.

    Note: If you must change the web services port, use the same port for web services on all servers.

    _dir_webservices_username

    User name for Web Services. Leave as the default, dsaweb.

    _dir_webservices_password

    The password for Web Services. Create any password, but it must match the password for _impd_shared_secret in the properties file you will create during Provisioning Server installation.

    Make a note of this password so you can use it later during the installation process.

    _COMP_CLASS

    Leave as the default, ca_cam.directory.

    _COMP_NAME

    Leave as the default, main.directory.

    _APP_NAME

    Leave as the default, directory_server.

    JAVA64_LOCATION

    Location of an existing 64-bit JRE if preinstalled. Set this parameter if you choose to install your JRE separately. In this case, symbolically link /opt/java64 to your JRE.

    However, instead of installing a JRE separately, the system installer can do this automatically. We recommend that you download a JRE and allow the system to install it.

    See the JAVA64_KIT parameter.

    JAVA64_KIT

    Location of a 64-bit JRE that you download to the local system or to a file share. If this parameter is set, the server kit will install this JRE automatically.

    USER_JAVA64

    Leave blank for installation. This parameter is intended for upgrades, not installation.

    _ntp_server

    IP address or host name of the NTP server to use to synchronize the server time.

  3. Back up the properties.sh file. Rename it to a logical name, for example, directory1properties.sh.

    Note: This file is critical for upgrades. We recommend that you back up this file. This file contains passwords, so be sure to save it in a secure location.

    Important! The original properties.sh file resides in a temp folder. If the server is shut down, the properties.sh file is discarded. Therefore, rename and back up this file before proceeding with any further installation or use of the system.