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Sametime server installation reference


Overview

A Sametime server is an IBM Lotus 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 System requirements.

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

Usage restrictions: You are authorized to install and use Domino Directory solely and exclusively with your 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.

z/OS only: There is no release of Sametime that runs on a z/OS machine. We can use a Sametime server on another platform as part of the z/OS site. Check the Sametime documentation page on the Lotus developerWorks site for the appropriate installation documentation for whatever platform you decide to use for the Sametime server.

Platform V8 V8.5
Windows In the IBM Lotus Sametime 8 Information Center, see Install a Sametime server on Windows, AIX, Linux, or Solaris. In the IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5 Information Center, see Install on AIX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows.
UNIX In the IBM Lotus Sametime 8 Information Center, see Install a Sametime server on Windows, AIX, Linux, or Solaris. In the IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5 Information Center, see Install on AIX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows
IBM i In the IBM Lotus Sametime 8 Information Center, see Install Sametime server on i5/OS. In the IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5 Information Center, see Install on IBM i.

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


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 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 we specify, and all directories where the installation programs installation software.

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-Lotus 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 you 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: Configure Sametime Proxy
Related:

IBM Support

Lotus Sametime Product Page

System requirements

Install a Sametime Proxy Server