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How to Reinstall the Policy Server

Installing the Policy Server over an existing Policy Server of the same version lets you restore lost application files or to restore the Policy Server’s default installation settings.

To reinstall the Policy Server

  1. Using the Policy Server Management Console’s Status tab, stop and restart the Policy Server.

    Important! If you are accessing this graphical user interface on Windows Server 2008, open the shortcut with Administrator permissions, even if you are logged into the system as an Administrator. For more information, see the release notes for your SiteMinder component.

  2. Close the Policy Server Management Console.
  3. Install the Policy Server.
  4. Configure an LDAP directory or relational database as a policy store.

More Information:

Install the Policy Server

Configure an LDAP Policy Store

LDAP Directory Servers as a Policy or Key Store

Relational Databases as a Policy or Key Store