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Installing the SGD Client Manually

To use SGD with a web browser that does not have Java technology enabled, you must download the SGD Client manually and install it on your computer.


Installing the SGD Client

The SGD Client is usually installed automatically when a user connects to an SGD server using a web browser with Java technology enabled. Follow these instructions only if you want to install the SGD Client manually.

You do not need superuser (root) or administrator privileges to install the SGD Client.

On Microsoft Windows platforms, the SGD Client is installed in the C:\Program Files\Sun\Secure Global Desktop Client directory by default, but you can choose a different installation directory when you install the software. A shortcut for the SGD Client is added to the Windows Start Menu.

On UNIX and Linux platforms, the SGD Client is installed in the $HOME/bin directory by default, but you can choose a different installation directory when you install the software.

procedure icon  How to Install the SGD Client Manually on Microsoft Windows Platforms

  1. In a web browser, go to an SGD Web Server.

    For example, http://server.example.com.

    The SGD Web Server Welcome page displays.

    FIGURE A-1   SGD Welcome Page

    Welcome Page


  2. (Optional) Select your preferred language.

    Click one of the flags at the top of the Welcome page.

    The Welcome page displays in the selected language.

  3. Click Install the Sun Secure Global Desktop Client.

    The Sun Secure Global Desktop Client page displays.

  4. Download the SGD Client installation program.

    Click Download the Secure Global Desktop Client for Microsoft Windows.

    Save the installation program to a temporary directory on the PC.

    The SGD Client installation program is sgdcwin-lang.exe.

  5. Change to the temporary directory and install the SGD Client.

    Double-click sgdcwin-lang.exe and follow the instructions on the screen.

procedure icon  How to Install the SGD Client Manually on Solaris OS and Linux Platforms

  1. In a web browser, go to an SGD Web Server.

    For example, http://server.example.com

    The SGD Web Server Welcome page displays.

    FIGURE A-2   SGD Welcome Page

    Welcome Page


  2. (Optional) Select your preferred language.

    Click one of the flags at the top of the Welcome page.

    The Welcome page displays in the selected language.

  3. Click Install the Sun Secure Global Desktop Client.

    The Sun Secure Global Desktop Client page displays.

  4. Download the SGD Client tar file.

    Click Download the Secure Global Desktop Client for platform.

    Save the tar file to a temporary directory on the host.

    Tar file names indicate a platform, as follows:

    • sgdci3so.tar for Solaris OS on x86 platforms

    • sgdcspso.tar for Solaris OS on SPARC technology platforms

    • sgdci3li.tar for Linux platforms

  5. Change to the temporary directory and extract the tar file.


    $ cd /tempdir
    $ tar xvf tarfile
    

  6. Install the SGD Client.


    $ sh sgdc/install
    

    Follow the instructions on the screen.


Logging In Using the SGD Client

procedure icon  How to Configure the SGD Client

The first time you start the SGD Client, it asks for the following information:

  • The URL of the SGD server to which it connects. This is usually http://server.example.com/sgd.

  • The proxy settings to use. The settings can be determined from your default web browser (requires Java technology) or you can enter them.

  1. Start the SGD Client for the first time.

    • On UNIX and Linux platforms:


      $ cd $HOME/bin
      $ sh ttatcc
      

    • On Windows platforms:

      Click Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Sun Secure Global Desktop ⇒ Login.

    The Client Connection Settings dialog box is shown.

    FIGURE A-3   Client Connection Settings Dialog Box

    Configuring the Client Settings


  2. Type in the Server URL for the SGD server.

  3. Select a Proxy Settings option.

    If you select the Use HTTP Proxy Server option, type the proxy server host name and port in the fields provided.

  4. Click the Connect button to connect to the SGD server.

    Your default web browser is loaded and the SGD Login dialog is displayed.

  5. Log in to SGD.

    Type in your SGD user name and password at the SGD Login dialog. Click the Login button to log in to SGD.

  6. Log out of SGD.

    Click the Logout button on the SGD webtop menu bar.

    The Client Connection settings you have entered are used by the SGD Client for any subsequent connections to this SGD server.