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Install the Web Agent Option Pack

This section contains the following topics:

Installation Modes

Run the Web Agent Option Pack Installer

Move smvariable.dll file for eTelligent Rules

Next Step After Installation

Installation Modes

The Web Agent Option Pack can be installed on a Web server running ServletExec or other supported application server, such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss.

You can install the Web Agent Option Pack in one of the following modes:

• GUI Mode

  GUI mode uses a graphical installation wizard to install the Web Agent Option Pack.

• Console Mode (UNIX platforms only)

  Uses command line questions about the installation in a UNIX console window.

• Unattended Mode

  Installs the Web Agent Option Pack without user intervention. Use the unattended installation mode to automate additional installations on other machines in your network.

Note: You must install the Web Agent Option Pack using GUI or Console mode before running an unattended installation. The initial installation creates a properties file that contains the installation settings for the unattended installation.

Run the Web Agent Option Pack Installer

The Web Agent Option Pack can be installed as a stand-alone product. The installer attempts to find an installed Web Agent, but if it cannot, it prompts you to continue or cancel. Continuing prompts you for an installation path. Then the installer installs the Option Pack in the location that you specify.

Install the Web Agent Option Pack using the method for your platform:

• Windows systems: install in GUI mode.

  Important! If you are installing the Web Agent Option Pack on a Windows system immediately after installing the Web Agent, reboot your system first.

• UNIX systems: install in GUI or console mode.

  To install in console mode, you execute the Option Pack binary with the -i console command argument.

Follow these steps:

1. Stop the Web or application server and exit any applications that are running.
2. Log in to the CA Technical Support site.
3. Click Download Center.
4. Search the Download Center for the installation kit you need.
5. Run the installation program according to your platform.
   • Windows: Double-click the executable.
   • UNIX: At the command prompt, type one of the following commands:
     • GUI Mode

       ./binary_filename

     • Console Mode

       ./binary_filename -i console

     Example: To run the installation in GUI mode on a Solaris platform, enter: ./ca-wa-opack-12.52-sol.bin

     Note: If needed, use the chmod command to add execute permissions to the installation file, for example:

     chmod +x ca-wa-opack-12.52-sol.bin
     

6. Follow the installation dialogs and prompts to complete the installation.

To re–install the Option Pack, run the executable again.

More information:

Version Compatibility

Move smvariable.dll file for eTelligent Rules

After you install the Web Agent option pack on your web server, move the smvariable.dll files if your environment meets all of the following criteria:

• You want to use eTelligent rules.
• You are using the Windows 2008 R2 (64-bit) operating environment.
• You are using an IIS 7.x Web Agent.

Perform this procedure for each installation of your Web Agent Option pack.

Follow these steps:

1. Move the dll file for 32-bit applications by doing the following steps:
   1. Locate the following file:

      C:\Program Files\CA\webagent\win32\bin\non_stub\smvariable.dll
      

   2. Move the previous file into the following directory:

      C:\Program Files\CA\webagent\win32\bin
      

2. Move the dll for 64-bit applications by doing the following steps:
   1. Locate the following file:

      C:\Program Files\CA\webagent\win64\bin\non_stub\smvariable.dll
      

   2. Move the previous file into the following directory:

      C:\Program Files\CA\webagent\win64\bin
      

   The smvariable.dll files have been moved to accommodate eTelligent rules.

Next Step After Installation

After you complete the Web Agent Option pack installation, you can configure the features that you want.

eTelligent Rules

Configure eTelligent rules according to the instructions in the Policy Server Configuration Guide.

Federation

For CA SiteMinder® Federation, configure the components to establish successful federated partnerships. Most of these components are configurable using the Administrative UI.

The following flow chart highlights the general process for legacy federation and partnership federation.

See the following guides for detailed instructions on required components and configuration procedures:

Legacy and partnership federation

Federation in Your Enterprise

Legacy federation

CA SiteMinder® Federation: Legacy Federation Guide

Legacy federation refers to the product known as Federation Security Services.

Partnership federation

CA SiteMinder® Federation: Partnership Federation Guide

Partnership Federation refers to partnership model of federation, previously available only with the standalone Federation Manager product.