Preparing to Install the DirX Directory Server

Only root users can install the DirX directory server software. To prepare for installation:

1. Log in as root.
2. Load the Siemens DirX Solutions software CD and access the CD directory. For example:

cd /cdrom/cdrom0

Creating a New Directory User

You must create a directory user called dirx. Once the software is installed, the dirx user can manage the DirX software.

To create a new user and prepare the host for the DirX software:

1. From a UNIX window, start the Solaris Admintool:

admintool &

The Admintool: Users window appears.

2. Select Edit and then click Add.

The Admintool: Add User dialog box appears.

3. In the User Name field, enter:

dirx

4. In the Set Path field, enter:

/export/home/dirx

5. Click OK.

The window closes and the main Admintool:Users window appears with the information you just entered.

6. Set the password. For example:

passwd dirx

7. Enter and confirm the password when prompted by the Admintool.