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6. For most platforms, you have the option of enabling security manually using the command
line, or transferring the database using the configuration wizard. Regardless of the
process you choose, you will need to modify the wpconfig.properties and the helper file
(optional) for your LDAP type. Take a secondary backup of these files before going
through the enablement security process in order to avoid having to recover them from the
file system backup.
Note: You should always create a backup of files at each step of the installation process
and at any point in time where the files will need to be modified.
7. Stop WebSphere Portal Server if it is running. In a clustered environment, Deployment
Manager and
8. Check the InfoCenter to re-confirm that you have followed all instructions for your LDAP
server, including any system requirements or other modifications necessary for your
environment. You can access the InfoCenter at:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/wpdoc/v6r0/index.jsp
9. Using support tools
effective method of problem avoidance. By utilizing a tool such as IBM Support Assistant,
you can perform a search for "enable security with WebSphere Portal Version 6" and
review all TechNotes surrounding this topic. Refer to Appendix A, "Using IBM tools to find
solutions and promote customer self-help" on page 169 for more information.
10.Disable Security: Run the disable security task using the command line or the wizard.
After the disable security task completes, you should receive a BUILD SUCCESSFUL
message indicating that the transfer process has now completed. Review the
ConfigTrace.log file located in WP_root/log for any errors. Start WebSphere Portal Server
(if it is not already started) and verify that you can access the portal without credential
validation.
Table 3-2 shows a checklist for the LDAP security preparation steps.
Table 3-2 LDAP security preparation checklist
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all node agents should be running and synchronized
before
you run installation and configuration tasks are another
Tasks
Install, configure, and tune your LDAP Server(s).
Design your LDAP Schema and arrange the entries in the organization
tree.
Perform a basic LDAP query using the ldapsearch utility to verify that your
LDAP is functional.
Create wasadmin and wpsadmin (users) and wpsadmins (group) in your
LDAP registry.
Perform a search for the wasadmin, wpsadmin, and the wpsadmins group
by using the ldapsearch utility.
From your WebSphere Portal Server(s), perform an PING test to verify you
connection to your LDAP host(s).
From your WebSphere Portal Server(s), perform a telnet test to port 389
(or 636 if 389 is closed) to confirm accessibility to the LDAP ports.
Make a file system backup of WebSphere Portal Server.
Make a backup of your portal data with the same time stamp as the
WebSphere Portal Server(s).
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