Before You Install the Policy Server on Windows

Consider the following items before installing the Policy Server:

Administrator privileges—A Windows account with local administrator privileges is required to install the Policy Server.
System path length—If the system path length exceeds 1024 characters, the Policy Server installation fails. The limitation applies to both included or excluded CA SiteMinder® added directories.
Note: We recommend trimming the pre–CA SiteMinder® system path to approximately 700 characters for best results.
(Windows 2008) Firewall settings–If you are installing a Policy Server on Windows 2008, update the Windows firewall settings to allow inbound connections on the following ports:
- 44441
- 44442
- 44443
These ports are the default Policy Server accounting, authentication, and authorization ports. If you change these ports after installing the Policy Server, be sure to allow inbound connections to the respective ports.

Note: For more information, see the Microsoft documentation.
Environment variables—The Policy Server installation modifies environment variables.

More information: