1. Make your system meets the hardware requirements.

2. Install CA Directory.

3. (Optional) Create a FIPS key.

4. (Optional) Integrate with SiteMinder.

5. Create a database.

6. Set up the application server.

7. Meet IPv6 requirements if installing on IPv6 systems.

8. Check Provisioning requirements if installing on Solaris.

9. Complete the Installation Worksheets with information you need for the CA Identity Manager installation program.