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Windows

To upgrade the Policy Server

1. Exit all applications that are running.
2. Double–click installation_media.

   installation_media

   Specifies the Policy Server installation executable.

   The Policy Server installer starts.

   Note: For a list of installation media names, see the Policy Server Release Notes.

3. Considering the following when running the installer:
   • The installer prompts you to select SiteMinder components. When selecting components:
     • Reconfigure components that had been previously configured for the environment. Be sure to select the respective components.
     • If you are upgrading a Federation Security Services environment or plan on using the SiteMinder Information Card Authentication Scheme, select the Create SM Key Database/Change SM Key Database Password check box.
     • If you are not configuring a new policy store, clear the Policy Store check box. You do not have to reconfigure existing policy store settings. An upgraded Policy Server retains the policy store settings. You manually upgrade an existing policy store.
   • If you selected the Create SM Key Database/Change SM Key Database Password check box:
     • Create an r12.0 SP3 key database if you are migrating your existing key database data into this repository.
     • Change the password if you intend on upgrading an existing key database. Changing the password re–encrypts the database password and existing encrypted data using FIPS–compliant algorithms.
   • If you cut and paste path information into the wizard, enter a character to enable the Next button.
4. Review the installation settings and click Install.

   The Policy Server is upgraded. The selected components are configured for use with the Policy Server.

   Note: The FSS Administrative UI was installed during the Policy Server upgrade. The FSS Administrative UI is for managing Federation Security Services. Register the FSS Administrative UI with the Policy Sever after upgrading the policy store and installing the Administrative UI. For more information about registering the FSS Administrative UI, see the Policy Server Installation Guide.

If you experience problems during the upgrade, you can locate the Policy Server installation log file in siteminder_home\siteminder\install_config_info.

siteminder_home

Specifies the Policy Server installation path.

More information:

Installation Media Names