To install the DCA, follow the sequence of steps listed below. Cisco recommends you review this list thoroughly before proceeding with the installation.
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Review the DCA hardware requirements Confirm that the server on which you are installing the DCA meets the DCA hardware requirements. |
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Install and configure prerequisite software Confirm that all DCA prerequisite software is installed and properly configured. Caution: On Windows 2000 platforms, you may choose to run the IIS Lockdown Tool on your DCA/IIS server. Note that the Lockdown Tool should be run only AFTER you install the DCA. If the Lockdown Tool is already installed on your server, you must uninstall it before installing the DCA. Failure to do this will prevent the DCA from installing properly. Before proceeding, first read About the IIS Lockdown Tool for important information on Lockdown Tool settings. |
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Review the DCA Release Notes Review the DCA Release Notes for any updates pertaining to DCA installation. The Release Notes are available at the top level of the DCA CD (release_notes.htm). |
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If you are upgrading from DCA 1.0, perform a short series of steps to prepare for the upgrade. Note: DCA for Solaris does not have Upgrades. |
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In addition to itself, the DCA installation also installs ServletExec, and the Java Development Kit (JDK) for Windows Installation. For Solaris Installation there is no ServletExec. The Java Development Kit (JDK) needs to be manually installed and then configure with iPlanet. |
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The DCA uses a license file that must be placed in the appropriate directory after you have installed the DCA. Your license file is delivered on its own CD with your DCA package. |
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If you are deploying the DCA behind a firewall, you must enable the ports used by the DCA. |
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Configure the DCA for a proxy server If your DCA server communicates with the Internet through a Web proxy, you must configure the DCA for a proxy server. Using a Web proxy with the DCA is not recommended for production environments, but is sometimes used in lab configurations. |
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After installing the DCA, perform a few simple tests to verify that the install was successful. If necessary, consult About Installation Troubleshooting to resolve installation issues. |
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Integrate the DCA with your Collaboration Server After installing the DCA, you must run the DCA-CCS Updater file on your Collaboration Server. |
In many cases, you can use the DCA as-is immediately after installing and integrating it with CCS; post-installation configuration is usually not necessary.
However, many users may choose to do the following shortly after installing the DCA:
Configure the DCA for SSL: To share secure content, you must configure the DCA for SSL. Instructions for configuring the DCA for SSL are described in the DCA Administration and Configuration Guide.
Change the Admin Tool password: Cisco recommends that you do this shortly after installation. Instructions for changing the Admin Tool password are described in the DCA Administration and Configuration Guide.
See Also
For related information, see:
About DCA Hardware Requirements
About DCA Software Requirements
How to Install the DCA on Windows 2000
How to Install Your DCA License
How to Deploy the DCA Behind a Firewall
How to Configure the DCA for a Proxy Server
How to Test the DCA Installation
The DCA Administration and Configuration Guide