SDX 6.4.x Getting Started Guide > Defining an Initial Configuration > Configuring Initial Component Settings and Starting Components

Configuring Initial Component Settings and Starting Components

After you install the SDX software for the first time or upgrade an installation, you configure and start various SDX components.

To perform the initial basic configuration for an SDX environment:

1. Start the directory, and optionally load sample data.

If you use the OpenLDAP directory server, see Using OpenLDAP Directory Server. If you are using another directory server, see SDX Integration Guide: Network Devices, Directories, and RADIUS Servers.

2. If your configuration includes a RADIUS server, start it.

See SDX Integration Guide: Network Devices, Directories, and RADIUS Servers for information about starting RADIUS servers.

3. Configure SAE local properties.

See Chapter 7, Setting Up an SAE.

4. Obtain and install your SDX software license.

See Chapter 8, Installing and Configuring Licenses.

5. If you are using a license server, start it.

See Starting the License Server.

6. Configure and start the SDX SNMP Agent.

See Chapter 10, Configuring and Starting the SDX SNMP Agent.

7. Start the SAE.

See Starting and Operating the SAE.

8. If you use firewall software on your internal network, review firewall access for SDX components.

See Reviewing Port Settings for SDX Components.

9. Configure other SDX components, see Next Steps.