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Run the Policy Server Installer

You install the Policy Server using the installation media on the Technical Support site.

Note: For a list of installation media names based on operating system, see the installation and upgrade considerations in the Policy Server Release Notes.

To run the Policy Server installer

1. Be sure that the system meets the windows requirements.
2. Exit all applications that are running.
3. Double-click installation_media.
   • installation_media

     Specifies the name of the Policy Server installation executable.

   The installer starts.

4. Use the gathered system and component information to install the Policy Server and configure Policy Server components. Considering the following when running the installer:
   • You are prompted to select a FIPS mode of operation. The use of FIPS-compliant algorithms in your environment is optional. If your organization does not require this type of encryption, install the Policy Server in FIPS-compatibility mode.
   • When prompted to select the components you want configured:
     • Clear the Policy Store check box if you plan on using a relational database or a directory server other than ADAM, AD LDS, or Sun Java System Directory Server as a policy store. You manually configure any other supported relational database or directory server after installing the Policy Server.
     • If you plan on using features related to Federation Security Services, be sure that the Web Server(s) and Create SM Key Database/Change SM Key Database Password check boxes are selected.

     Note: Configuring a web server installs the FSS Administrative UI. If you do not plan on using Federation Security Services, the FSS Administrative UI is not required.

     • If you plan on configuring the SiteMinder Information Card Authentication Scheme, for example, for the support of Microsoft CardSpace, select the Create SM Key Database/Change SM Key Database Password check box.

     Note: If you decide to create a SiteMinder key database, you are prompted to install the default CA certificates. Leave the Import default CA certificates check box selected and install these certificates. You can add additional certificates and private keys to a key database after installation.

   • If you are initializing a policy store, you are prompted to enter a password for the default SiteMinder user account. The default account name is siteminder.
   • If you are using IPv6 addresses, be sure that entries include brackets.

     Example: [2001:db8::1428:57ab]

   • If you cut and paste path information into the wizard, enter a character to enable the Next button.
5. Review the installation settings and click Install.

   The Policy Server and any selected components are installed and configured.

   Note: If you chose to install the FSS Administrative UI, register the FSS Administrative UI with the Policy Server after installing and registering the Administrative UI.

Note: If you experience problems during the installation, you can locate the installation log file and the policy store details file in siteminder_home\siteminder\install_config_info.

• siteminder_home

  Specifies the Policy Server installation path.