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Windows

To upgrade the Policy Server

1. Exit all applications that are running.
2. Navigate to the installation media.
3. Double–click installation_media.

   installation_media

   Specifies the name of the Policy Server installation executable.

   The Policy Server installer starts.

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

4. Considering the following when running the installer:
   • The installer prompts you to select the components. When selecting components:
     • Reconfigure components that had been previously configured for the environment. Be sure to select the respective components.
     • If you do not intend on configuring a new policy store, clear the Policy Store check box. You do not have to reconfigure existing policy store settings. The Policy Server retains the policy store settings after the upgrade. You manually upgrade an existing policy store.
   • Select the Create SM Key Database/Change SM Key Database Password check box if:
     • You plan on using features related to Federation Security Services.
     • You plan on using the SiteMinder Information Card Authentication Scheme. For example, you can use the SiteMinder Information Card Authentication Scheme for the support of Microsoft CardSpace.

   Note: If you create a SiteMinder key database, the installer prompts you 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 the upgrade.

5. Review the installation settings and click Install.

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

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

siteminder_home

Specifies the Policy Server installation path.

More information:

Installation Media Names