About Installing the DCA

To install the DCA, follow the sequence of steps listed below. Cisco recommends you review this list thoroughly before proceeding with the installation.

 

1.

 Review the DCA hardware requirements

Confirm that the server on which you are installing the DCA meets the DCA hardware requirements.

2.

 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.

3.

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).

4.

Review Upgrade Information

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.

5.

Install the DCA

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.

6.

Install your DCA license file

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.

7.

Enable ports on your firewall

If you are deploying the DCA behind a firewall, you must enable the ports used by the DCA.

8.

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.

9.

Test the installation

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.

10.

Integrate the DCA with your Collaboration Server

After installing the DCA, you must run the DCA-CCS Updater file on your Collaboration Server.

Post-Installation Configuration

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:

See Also

For related information, see:

How to Deploy the DCA

About DCA Hardware Requirements

About DCA Software Requirements

About Upgrading from DCA 1.0

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

About DCA-CCS Integration

About the IIS Lockdown

The DCA Administration and Configuration Guide