Installing the Server Components

The following is a high-level overview of the steps required for initial deployment of DigitalPersona AD on the domain controller for a supported Windows Server network:

1. Extending the Active Directory Schema to include attributes and classes used by DigitalPersona AD Server.

   Requires AD Schema Administrator rights.

   You can view the details of the changes that will be made to the schema by opening the dp-schema.ldif file located in the AD Schema Extension folder in the product package.

2. Configuring Each Domain on which DigitalPersona AD Server will be installed by running DPDomainConfig.exe (located in the folder AD Domain Configuration in the product package).

   Requires AD Domain Administrator rights.

3. Installing DigitalPersona AD software.

   Note: This will set firewall rules necessary for the operation of DigitalPersona software.

4. Install the DigitalPersona AD Administration Tools.

   These may be installed on a separate computer.

5. (Optional) Setting up DigitalPersona AD for Use with DigitalPersona Kiosk (Optional), if the kiosk client will be used in the domain.

Upgrading from Previous Versions

Detailed information about upgrading and migrating existing deployments is available in the Upgrade Notes provided in the Documentation folder of the DigitalPersona AD package.

Compatibility

This version of DigitalPersona AD Server is compatible with the following DigitalPersona products:

• DigitalPersona AD Workstation 2.1 and above

• DigitalPersona AD Kiosk 2.1 and above

• DigitalPersona Password Manager Admin Tool 6.0 and above

The DigitalPersona Server is backwards compatible with older clients. Any upgrade to a newer version of DigitalPersona must start with upgrading the DigitalPersona Servers and Administrator Tools. Then upgrade any installed clients. For additional details, see the Upgrade Notes for this version.