Installing the Server Components

This section explains how to install the DigitalPersona LDS as well as for completing the tasks necessary to prepare Windows Server for the installation, including adding the AD LDS role to Windows Server, setting up and configuring the AD LDS service to work with the DigitalPersona solution and setting up the Windows Authorization Manager snap-in.

Deployment Overview

The following is a high-level overview of the steps required for initial deployment of DigitalPersona LDS :

  1. Add Server Roles and Features.

  2. Set Up a Unique Instance of AD LDS.

  3. Configure the AD LDS Service.

  4. Installing DigitalPersona LDS Server.

  5. Define the Authorization Store Name.

  6. Configure Additional Servers (Recommended).

  7. (Optional) Setting up DigitalPersona LDS for Use with DigitalPersona Kiosk (Optional).

  8. Install the DigitalPersona LDS Administration Tools.

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 LDS package.

Note: DigitalPersona LDS licenses will need to be deleted and reapplied after the upgrade.

Compatibility

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 provided in the Documentation folder of the DigitalPersona LDS package.

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