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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 BookThis 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 BookBe 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 BookThe tables in this section describe the conventions used in this book.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.
Symbols
The following table describes the symbol conventions used in this book.
Shell Prompts
The following table describes the shell prompts used in this book.
Related DocumentationThe 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:
- Sun Java System Directory Server documentation
http://docs.sun.com/coll/DirectoryServer_04q2- Sun Java System Message Queue documentation
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/MessageQueue_35_SP1For 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 OnlineFor product downloads, professional services, patches and support, and additional developer information, go to the following:
- Product documentation on line
http://docs.sun.com- Product support an status
http://www.sun.com/service/support/software/- Sun Enterprise Services for Solaris patches and support
http://www.sun.com/service/- Developer information
http://www.sun.com/developers/- Support and Training
http://www.sun.com/supportraining/- Product data sheet
http://www.sun.com/software/
Contacting Sun Technical SupportIf you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the product documentation, go to http://www.sun.com/service/contacting.
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