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Distributed versus Clustered Installation

A distributed installation occurs when you install components on different systems. You install one copy of each component, but use two or more systems for where you install them.

Note: If you intend to install multiple copies of components for high availability, see the chapters on installation on a cluster and high-availability provisioning installation.

Install one of each of the following components on a system in your distributed installation:

• Identity Manager Server—The server that provides the core functionality of the product.
• Identity Manager Administrative Tools—Install tools such as the Provisioning Manager, which runs on a Windows system.
• Identity Manager Provisioning Server—Enables provisioning in CA Identity Manager.
• Identity Manager Provisioning Directory Initialization—Configures a directory to store provisioning data. Use the installation program on each system where CA Directory is installed.
• Extensions for SiteMinder—Extend the SiteMinder Policy Server if you are using it to protect CA Identity Manager. Install these extensions on the same system as the Policy Server before you install the Identity Manager Server.