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Install Federation Manager on UNIX Systems

These instructions are for GUI and Console mode installations on UNIX systems. The steps for the two modes are the same, with the following exceptions for Console Mode:

• You are instructed to select an option by entering a corresponding number.
• Press ENTER after each step to proceed through the process.
• The prompts for each mode help guide you through the process.
• You can type BACK to visit the previous step.

Note: If the UNIX system where you plan to install Federation Manager uses an IPv6 address, run the installation in only Console mode. If you try to install in GUI mode, the installation program defaults to console mode due to a third-party limitation.

Important! Be aware of the following installation restrictions:

• Do not install Federation Manager on a system where the SiteMinder Policy Server or Secure Proxy Server (SPS) is already installed. Installing Federation Manager on a SiteMinder system could negatively impact the existing SiteMinder installation.
• Do not install Federation Manager on a system where there is an existing Apache Web Server or Apache Tomcat Server.
• Do not install Federation Manager as the root user. If you try to install as a root user, the installation aborts and you receive an error message. Instead, create a user account to install Federation Manager.
• Avoid running Federation Manager on UNIX platforms using any port below 1024. This recommendation includes the default Apache HTTP port (80) and the default Apache SSL port (443)

To locate installation kits

1. Go to the Technical Support site.
2. Log on to the site.
3. Click Download Center.
4. Search the Download Center for the installation kit you need and download it to your local system.

To install Federation Manager on a UNIX system

1. Exit all applications that are running and stop any antivirus software.
2. If you do not have the necessary permissions, add executable permissions to the installation file by running the chmod command, for example:

   Linux: chmod +x ca-fedmgr-12.5-rhel30.bin

3. Enter one of the following commands in a command window:
   • GUI Mode: ./installation_executable
   • Console Mode: ./installation_executable -i console

   The Federation Manager installation wizard starts.

   Note: A list of installation executables is available in this guide.

4. Respond to the installation prompts using the information you gathered prior to installation.

   In the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Go to the end of the agreement before you can choose to accept or not accept the license.

5. Review the installation settings and click Install (GUI mode) or enter Y to install (Console mode).

   The Federation Manager installation program runs.

   If you experience problems during the installation, review the installation log file CA_Federation_Manager_InstallLog.log, which is in the directory federation_mgr_home/install_config_info.

After the installation is complete, continue by running the Configuration wizard.

More information:

Information Required for Installation

How to Run the Federation Manager Configuration Wizard