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Run the Installer to Install a SOA Agent Using a UNIX Console

Install the SOA Agent using the SOA Security Manager installation media on the Technical Support site. Consider the following:

• Depending on your permissions, you may need to add executable permissions to the install file by running the following command:

  chmod +x installation_media
  

  installation_media

  Specifies the Policy Server installer executable.

• If you execute the SOA Security Manager installer across different subnets, it can crash. Install SOA Security Manager components directly on the host system to avoid the problem.

To install the SOA Agent

1. Exit all applications that are running.
2. Open a shell and navigate to where the install program is located.
3. Enter the following command:

   ./installation_media -i console
   

   installation_media

   Specifies the SOA Security Manager installer executable.

   Note: For a list of installation media names for each operating system, see the installation and upgrade considerations in the Release Notes.

   The SOA Security Manager installer starts.

4. Use gathered system and component information to install the SOA Agent. Consider the following as you make your selections:
   • When prompted to select features to install, select CA SOA Security Manager Agents and then specify the Agent type or types you require.
   • When prompted to select the Java version, the installer lists all Java executables present on the system. Select a supported 32-bit Java Runtime Environment (refer to the Platform Support Matrix on the Technical Support site).
   • When prompted for the location where WebSphere is installed, enter the correct location for your version of WebSphere.
   • Do not use space characters in the SOA Agent install path. For example, "/CA/SOA SM" will result in install failure.
5. Review the information presented on the Pre-Installation Summary page, then proceed.

   Note: If the installation program detects that newer versions of certain system libraries are installed on your system it asks if you want to overwrite these newer files with older files. Select No To All if you see this message.

   The SOA Agent files are copied to the specified location. Afterward, the CA SOA Security Manager Configuration screen is displayed.

6. Select one of the following options:
   • Yes. I would like to configure SOA Security Manager Agents now.
   • No. I will configure SOA Security Manager Agents later.
7. Hit Enter.

   If you selected the option to configure SOA Agents now, the installation program prepares the CA SOA Security Manager Configuration Wizard and begins the trusted host registration and configuration process.

   If you did not select the option to configure SOA Agents now or if you are required to reboot the system after installation you must start the configuration wizard manually later.

Installation Notes:

• After installation, you can review the installation log file in SOA_HOME/install_config_info. The file name is: CA_SOA_Security_Manager_version_InstallLog.log

  soa_home

  Specifies the path to where SOA Security Manager is installed.

• The Agent cannot communicate properly with the Policy Server until the trusted host is registered.

More information:

How to Configure Agents and Register a System as a Trusted Host