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Configure the Second SiteMinder Policy Properties File

Set the parameters for the second SiteMinder Policy Server instance.

Copy the properties file from the first SiteMinder Policy Server instance and change only the parameters that are different for the second instance. Remember to rename and back up the new properties file after you complete the parameters.

You need the following information to complete the SiteMinder Policy Server parameters.

General Information:

• The host names of the systems where you plan to install the SiteMinder Policy Servers
• License.dat file for SiteMinder. Contact customer support to download this file from the CA Support site

Follow these steps:

1. On the first SiteMinder Policy Server system, copy the properties.sh file that you just configured.
2. Navigate to /tmp/properties.sh on the second SiteMinder Policy Server system. Replace the properties.sh file with the configured copy from the first SiteMinder Policy Server system.
3. Change the following parameter values:

   _ps_ha_hosts

   For a high-availability deployment, enter the host name where you installed the first SiteMinder Policy Server.

   Note: If you have three or more instances of SiteMinder Policy Server, separate the entries with commas. For example: PolicyServer1, PolicyServer3. Do not include the host name on which you are currently installing.

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

   _ps_license_data

   Enter the path on your local system or in a file share to the license.dat file for your SiteMinder Policy Server. Enter the path in the following format:

   <path_to_license.dat_file>/license.dat

4. Leave all other parameter values as you set them for the first SiteMinder Policy Server.
5. Back up the properties.sh file. Rename it to a logical name, for example, policyserver2properties.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.