This chapter provides an overview of the Netscape Server Family Setup Program and information for using it in various situations.
Silent Installation
Installing Netscape Console as a Stand-Alone Application
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install Netscape Console as a stand-alone application
Each Netscape server has its own detailed installation instructions. Look for the server's Install.htm file at http://netscape.com/eng/server. This section provides an overview of installation dependencies and options common to all Netscape 4.0 servers.
The Setup Program authenticates against an installed Directory Server. During installation, you'll need to provide the Configuration Administrator's ID, password, and base DN. These are stored in the Directory Server. If authentication fails, you won't be able to complete the installation. For detailed information, see your server's Install.htm file at http://netscape.com/eng/server.
All Netscape servers require that an Administration Server be installed in each server root. If an Administration Server is not currently installed, the Setup Program automatically installs one for you.
The Setup Program offers three installation modes: Express, Typical, and Custom.
Use this to get the system running quickly, using default settings a much as possible. This mode was designed for administrators who want to test basic server operation on a particular system before actually deploying the server. It automatically generates administrator names, passwords, and other information required to complete the most basic installation.
Use this mode if you want to be able to specify some, but not all, installation options. Administrators use this mode most often because it lets them modify some settings such as directory location, user names, and passwords.
Use this mode only if you've run the installer before, and are familiar with server configuration settings and how to modify them. This mode is most useful to the administrator who routinely installs and upgrades servers, and whose company has already identified special enterprise needs.
Figure 2.1 Installation Modes
Figure 2.2 The Setup Program displays the servers and components available to you.