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Installation
Chapter 1 Installing Sun ONE Directory Server 39
Preparing For Installation
1. When installing Windows 2000, specify that the computer is a stand-alone
server, not a member of any existing domain or workgroup, to reduce
dependencies on network security services.
2. Apply Service Pack 3.
3. Ensure the display driver supports at least 256 colors.
4. Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.
5. Set the TEMP environment variable to a valid folder for temporary files.
Performing Interactive Installation
1. Double click setup.exe in the folder containing the unpacked software.
The first installation screen appears.
2. Follow the instructions on each screen using the work sheet you made when
“Preparing Installation Information,” on page 21.
Do not install this versionin the same folder as anearlier version of the
Directory Server. If you must reuse the same folder, first uninstall the earlier
version. Refer to Chapter 2, “Upgrading From Previous Versions,” for further
information.
Proceed to “Completing the Installation Process,” on page 40.
Performing Silent Installation
Perform the steps in the following procedures.
Creating Specification Files
To perform a silent installation, you must first create a file containing installation
specifications. For a silent installation specification file template, refer to
setup_data\typical.ins in the folder where you unpacked the software.
You may create a silent installation specification file either by editing a copy of the
template file by hand, or by performing interactive configuration using the
installation program.
NOTE Specification files may contain passwords in clear text. Protect such
files with appropriate file permissions.