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How to Implement CA ControlMinder Enterprise Management

Before you implement CA ControlMinder Enterprise Management in your enterprise, you should understand which components to install, in what order, and where to install them. Observe the following guidelines when you implement an enterprise deployment of CA ControlMinder Enterprise Management:

• Use a 'top-to-bottom' approach in the implementation process. Begin by installing the Enterprise Management Server, install additional Distribution Servers, implement Enterprise Reporting and then install the CA ControlMinder endpoints.
• Before you begin the implementation, verify that the computers that you use meet the required specifications and that all prerequisite software is installed.

  Note: For more information about the required hardware and software specifications, see the CA ControlMinder Compatibility Matrix that is available from the CA ControlMinder product page on CA Support.

Use the following process to implement CA ControlMinder Enterprise Management:

1. Decide which deployment architecture to use
2. Install a supported RDBMS as the central database
3. (Optional) Install a supported user store
4. Install the Enterprise Management Server
5. Implement Enterprise Reporting
6. (Optional) Integrate with CA User Activity Reporting
7. Install the endpoints

The following diagram illustrates the implementation process for CA ControlMinder Enterprise Management:

Implementing the Enterprise Management Server

Use this diagram to help you implement the Enterprise Management Server:

Note: The dashed lines represent optional steps.

Implementing CA ControlMinder for Disaster Recovery

Use the following diagram to help you implement CA ControlMinder for disaster recovery: