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Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Deployment Planning Guide 

Preface

The Sun Java™ System Identity Synchronization for Windows Deployment Planning Guide describes how to plan and implement the Sun Java™ System Identity Synchronization for Windows system.

This preface contains the following sections:


Who Should Use This Book

This book is meant for system administrators who manage user identities on various directory resources. It is essential that you understand directory technologies and must be familiar with directory servers, databases, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).

Once you understand the concepts described in this guide, you will be ready to plan and deploy the Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows (Identity Synchronization for Windows) solution for your particular environment.


Before You Read this Book

Be sure you read the following Identity Synchronization for Windows publications before trying to deploy the Identity Synchronization for Windows product:

These publications explain Identity Synchronization for Windows product features, provide step-by-step instructions related to installing and configuring the product, and contain other, important information that is not provided in this Deployment Guide.

In addition, it is important that you read this Deployment Guide in its entirety before trying to deploy the Identity Synchronization for Windows product.


Conventions Used in this Book

The tables in this section describe the conventions used in this book.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.

Table 1  Typographic Conventions 

Typeface

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123
(Monospace)

API and language elements, HTML tags, web site URLs, command names, file names, directory path names, onscreen computer output, sample code.

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123
(Monospace bold)

What you type, when contrasted with onscreen computer output.

% su
Password:

AaBbCc123
(Italic)

Book titles, new terms, words to be emphasized.

A placeholder in a command or path name to be replaced with a real name or value.

Read Chapter 6 in the Installation and Configuration Guide.

These are called class options.

Do not save the file.

The file is located in the install-dir/bin directory.

Symbols

The following table describes the symbol conventions used in this book.

Table 2  Symbol Conventions 

Symbol

Description

Example

Meaning

[ ]

Contains optional command options.

ls [-l]

The -l option is not required.

{ | }

Contains a set of choices for a required command option.

-d {y|n}

The -d option requires that you use either the y argument or the n argument.

-

Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes.

Control-A

Press the Control key while you press the A key.

+

Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes.

Ctrl+A+N

Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys.

>

Indicates menu item selection in a graphical user interface.

File > New > Templates

From the File menu, choose New. From the New submenu, choose Templates.

Shell Prompts

The following table describes the shell prompts used in this book.

Table 3  Shell Prompts

Shell

Prompt

C shell on UNIX or Linux

machine-name%

C shell superuser on UNIX or Linux

machine-name#

Bourne shell and Korn shell on UNIX or Linux

$

Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser on UNIX or Linux

#

Windows command line

C:\


Related Documentation

The http://docs.sun.comSM web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the archive or search for a specific book title or subject.

Books in This Documentation Set

The following table summarizes the books included in the Identity Synchronization for Windows documentation set.

Table 4  Books in This Documentation Set 

Book Title

Description

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Installation and Configuration Guide
(http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-6199)

Describes how to install and configure Identity Synchronization for Windows for use in a production environment.

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Deployment Planning Guide (http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-6200)

Provides general guidelines and best practices for the planning and deploying Identity Synchronization for Windows.

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 1 2004Q3 Release Notes
(http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-6202)

Available after the product is released. Contains last-minute information, including a description of what is new in this current release, known problems and limitations, installation notes, and how to report issues with the software or the documentation.

Other Documentation

Because you will be working with Sun Java™ System Directory Server and
Sun Java™ System Message Queue, you may need to refer to their product documentation. You can access the documentation from the following locations:

For information about the basic concepts of public-key cryptography; Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol; intranet, extranet, and the Internet security; and the role of digital certificates in an enterprise, read the security-related appendixes in the Managing Servers with iPlanet Console 5.0 manual.

For information about Windows 2003 Server and Windows Password Policies, read the following Microsoft publications:


Accessing Sun Resources Online

For product downloads, professional services, patches and support, and additional developer information, go to the following:


Contacting Sun Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the product documentation, go to http://www.sun.com/service/contacting.


Related Third-Party Web Site References

Third-party URLs are referenced in this document and provide additional, related information.

Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.


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