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For Red Hat Enterprise Linux

The following table lists the minimal software required to install AuthMinder.

Note: For all third-party software mentioned in the following table, it is assumed that the higher versions are compatible with the specified supported version.

Software Type

Version

Operating System

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.x (x86) (32-bit)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x (x86) (32-bit)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x (x86) (64-bit)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Update

Update 1 and higher

Patches

Latest patches

Access the latest patches at http://www.redhat.com. Log in to your account, download the latest updates and patches, and apply them as needed.

 

 

Database Server

 

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Standard Edition (SP2) or higher
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition
  • Oracle 10g or higher
  • Oracle 11g Release 2
  • IBM DB2 UDB 9.5
  • IBM DB2 UDB 9.7
  • MySQL Enterprise Edition 5.1

JDBC Drivers (JARs)

Important! It is strongly recommended that the JDBC JAR version is same as or higher than your database server version.

The JDBC driver version that is compatible with your database.

 

 

Directory Server

The following directory servers are supported:

  • SunOne Directory Server 5.3
  • SunOne Directory Server 6.1
  • SunOne Directory Server 6.3
  • Oracle Directory Server 11g
  • CA Directory Server 12.0 Service Pack 10
  • Microsoft Windows Active Directory 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Active Directory 2008

 

 

 

 

Application Server

The following Application Servers are supported:

  • Apache Tomcat 5.5.x (x can be 31 or higher)
  • Apache Tomcat 6.x
  • Apache Tomcat 7.x
  • Oracle WebLogic 10.1.x
  • IBM WebSphere 6.1.x

Important! If you are planning to use WebSphere 6.1, then ensure that you apply the 6.1.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Fix Pack 41 and 6.1.0.41: Java SDK 1.5 SR12 FP5 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server.

  • IBM WebSphere 7.0
  • JBoss 5.1.x
  • Oracle WebLogic 11g (WebLogic Server 10.3)

The JVM Memory Settings (Heap Size) for the application server must be a minimum of 512 MB or higher to support User Data Service (UDS) deployment.

Note: If you plan to create organizations in LDAP repository with large user base (for example, 100,000 users), then it is recommended to increase the heap size to 1 GB or higher.

 

To set the heap size to 512 MB, use the -Xmx512M JVM memory setting. To set the heap size to 1 GB, use the -Xmx1024M JVM memory setting.

Do not use the -Xms parameter when you set the JVM memory setting.

JDK

Note: If you perform a fresh installation of JDK, then you must include the new path in the JAVA_HOME environment variable, and ensure that the application server uses the same JAVA_HOME. If you fail to do so, then the Administration Console and other JDK-dependant components might fail to start.

The JDK version that is best compatible with the Application Server that you are using:

  • IBM JDK 1.5 or higher
  • IBM JDK 1.6 or higher
  • Oracle JDK 5.0 or higher
  • Oracle JDK 6.0 or higher
  • Oracle JDK 7.0
  • Oracle JRockit 5.0 or higher
  • Oracle JRockit 6.0 or higher

Important! If you are using JRockit, then you must ensure that <JROCKIT_HOME>/jre/bin/ must be included in PATH environment variable. In addition, This change in the PATH variable must be effective before you start the WebLogic application server.

Web Service Clients

The following clients are supported:

  • Axis2 1.5 or higher
  • .NET Framework 4 or higher

Browsers

The following Web browsers are supported:

  • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or higher
  • Apple Safari 5.0 or higher
  • Google Chrome 12 or higher
  • Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher