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Check Software Requirements

Before you install CA Identity Manager, do the following:

1. On the system where you plan to install the Identity Manager Server.
   • Install the application server
   • Install a supported Java Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for CA Identity Manager on the application server system.

     If you are installing on a 64-bit operating system, be sure the JDK or JRE is the 64-bit version.

   Note: For a complete list of supported platforms and versions, see the CA Identity Manager support matrix on CA Support.

2. Install CA Directory so you can use provisioning in CA Identity Manager. A supported version of CA Directory is included on your installation media.

   For details on installation of CA Directory, download the documentation from the support site. If support is added for other versions of CA Directory, those versions will be added to the CA Identity Manager support matrix on CA Support.

   Important! For a production environment, you need at least two copies of CA Directory, one on the system where you plan to install the Provisioning Directory and one on the system where you plan to install the Provisioning Server. The latter is for routing purposes, so that the Provisioning Server can communicate with the remote Provisioning Directory.

3. Install a supported relational database: Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.

   When you run the CA Identity Manager installer, provide the database information when prompted. All database schemas are created automatically when the application server starts.

Important! We recommend that you disable all antivirus software before installation. If antivirus software is enabled while installation takes place, problems can occur. Remember to re-enable your antivirus protection after you complete the installation.