Sametime server installation reference

View a roadmap to instructions for installing an IBM Sametime server.

About the Sametime server

A Sametime server is an IBM Domino server that has the Sametime server software installed and set up on it.

IBM WebSphere Portal is compatible with several releases of Sametime server software. Use the following links to locate the correct procedure for the platform and for the release of Sametime you intend to install. Documentation for specific releases and platforms is available on the IBM website for download and browsing. For information about the releases of Sametime supported for use with WebSphere Portal, see the IBM WebSphere Portal detailed system requirements.

The installation documentation covers the following basic tasks that you perform to complete a Sametime server before you begin to integrate it with the site:

• Install and set up the prerequisite underlying Domino server and its Domino Administrator client software.

• Install the Sametime server software.

• Set up the Sametime server software using a browser on the server home page.

Usage restrictions: We are authorized to install and use Domino Directory solely and exclusively with the use of Sametime. Consult the product license for details.

Where to find installation procedures

The IBM Lotus Documentation website lists all documentation for all releases of Sametime.

Platform	V8	V8.5	V9
Windows AIX HP-UX Linux Solaris	In the IBM Sametime 8 documentation, see Install a Sametime server on Windows, AIX, Linux, or Solaris.	In the IBM Sametime 8.5 documentation, see Install on AIX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows.	In the IBM Sametime 9 documentation, see the Deploying section. Refer to the topics available in Deploy instant messaging. Details for each specific platform are available for each server installation option.
IBM i	In the IBM Sametime 8 documentation, see Install Sametime server on i5/OS.	In the IBM Sametime 8.5 documentation, see Install on IBM i.

To install a Sametime proxy server, see Install a Sametime Proxy Server in the Sametime documentation.

Critical choices for Sametime V8 in a WebSphere Portal site

The following table lists choices common to Sametime installation on most or all platforms, with recommendations for use of Sametime with WebSphere Portal. Because specific installation steps differ between platforms, the descriptions of the choices are general. Do not expect to see the exact wording of the choice when installing for the platform and release. The options that are highlighted in this table are a subset of all choices you make during installation; in general, if not specified, accept default options.

In addition, before installation, see the topic on planning for collaborative servers and portlets, which describes several common types of collaborative sites, and includes considerations related to platform, user directories, security, and performance.

Be sure to keep a record of all names and passwords specified, and all directories where the installation programs installation software.

decisions for Sametime V8

Procedure	Decision point	Recommendations
Sametime server software installation	Set up the Directory Type dialog box We can choose Domino Directory (this selection is known as native) or an LDAP server (which can be either a separate Domino LDAP server or other non-Domino LDAP server) as the repository for user authentication and management.	The people awareness features and the authentication features behave differently, depending on the directory you choose. If we select Domino Directory, people awareness can display names in both the common name format and hierarchical name format. Configuring Sametime to use the native Domino Directory allows the most flexibility for people awareness. By default, Sametime searches the native Domino Directory first for user names. If we choose an LDAP server, Sametime installs a Directory Assistance database (da.nsf). If directory assistance is used, multiple LDAP directories can be searched after Sametime queries the native Domino Directory. In addition, because Sametime searches the native Domino Directory first and external LDAP servers second, the Domino Directory on the Sametime server should contain only users that are for administering Sametime, not WebSphere Portal users. The Directory Assistance feature is useful in environments where the same users are not listed in both the LDAP directory and Domino Directory.

Sametime 8.5 requires the use of an LDAP directory for user authentication.

Parent Integrate with IBM Sametime

Next topic: Configure Sametime Proxy

Related information

IBM Support
Sametime Product Page
WebSphere Portal detailed system requirements
Install a Sametime Proxy Server