Oracle B32100-01 User Manual

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Contents

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Product and Installation Overview

1.1

Product Overview....................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2

Where Do I Find Installation Instructions for My Product?................................................. 1-2

1.3

Recommended Topologies ........................................................................................................ 1-3

1.3.1

Installing Oracle Identity Management in a Single Oracle Home................................ 1-4

1.3.2

Installing a Distributed Oracle Identity Management with an Integrated Oracle HTTP
Server ....................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.3.3

Installing a Distributed Oracle Identity Management with a Standalone Oracle HTTP
Server ....................................................................................................................... 1-7

Requirements

2.1

Using OracleMetaLink to Obtain the Latest Oracle Application Server Hardware and
Software Requirements ................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2

System Requirements ................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1

Installing from the Console or X Windows ..................................................................... 2-5

2.2.2

Tips for Reducing Memory Usage .................................................................................... 2-5

2.3

Software Requirements .............................................................................................................. 2-5

2.4

Kernel Parameters....................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.4.1

Kernel Parameter Settings for OracleAS Metadata Repository .................................... 2-7

2.5

Ports .............................................................................................................................................. 2-8

2.5.1

Checking If a Port Is in Use ................................................................................................ 2-9

2.5.2

Using Default Port Numbers ............................................................................................. 2-9

2.5.3

Using Custom Port Numbers (the "Static Ports" Feature) .......................................... 2-10

2.5.3.1

Format of the staticports.ini File.............................................................................. 2-10

2.5.3.2

Error Conditions that Will Cause the Installer to Use Default Ports Instead of
Specified Ports ................................................................................................. 2-12

2.5.3.3

Example....................................................................................................................... 2-13

2.5.4

If Port 1521 Is in Use......................................................................................................... 2-13

2.5.4.1

If Port 1521 Is In Use by an Existing Oracle Database ......................................... 2-13

2.5.4.2

If Port 1521 Is In Use by Some Other Application ................................................ 2-15