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HCL Connections Documentation
  • Administering Connections 6.5 CR1
  • Connections 6.5 CR1 verwenden
  • Integrating with other products
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  2. Administering Connections 6.5 CR1Welcome to the HCL Connections documentation site. HCL Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
  3. InstallingTo install HCL Connections™, you need to follow a detailed series of procedures.
  4. Pre-installation tasksComplete the following tasks before installing HCL Connections. If you are migrating from a prior release of HCL Connections, do not complete the tasks for creating databases or populating the Profiles database. The migration process handles those tasks automatically.
  5. Installing IBM® WebSphere® Application Server and IBM® HTTP ServerHCL Connections requires an environment where the WebSphere® Application Server Deployment Manager and one node are installed and configured in advance. IBM® HTTP Server and the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM® WebSphere® Application Server are also prerequisites. This software is provided with the HCL Connections package.
  6. Installing IBM® WebSphere® Application ServerTo prepare for installing HCL Connections, install IBM® WebSphere® Application Server on the Deployment Manager and nodes, then configure them with the settings needed for Connections.
  • Administering Connections 6.5 CR1Welcome to the HCL Connections documentation site. HCL Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
    • What's new in HCL ConnectionsFind out about features that are new or updated in this release of HCL Connections.
    • Product overviewLearn how to deploy, customize, and administer the HCL Connections social networking product.
    • PlanningBefore installing HCL Connections™, study the system requirements, deployment options, and documentation conventions.
    • InstallingTo install HCL Connections™, you need to follow a detailed series of procedures.
      • The installation processReview the steps that are required to install HCL Connections.
      • Pre-installation tasksComplete the following tasks before installing HCL Connections. If you are migrating from a prior release of HCL Connections, do not complete the tasks for creating databases or populating the Profiles database. The migration process handles those tasks automatically.
        • Verifying disk space and open file limits before installing HCL ConnectionsOn all operating systems, ensure that you have 6 GB of temporary disk space. On AIX® and Linux™, set the Open File Descriptor limit to at least 40000 before installing HCL Connections.
        • Preparing to configure the LDAP directoryDetermine which Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) attributes you want to use as the identifiers for HCL Connections users.
        • Installing IBM® WebSphere® Application Server and IBM® HTTP ServerHCL Connections requires an environment where the WebSphere® Application Server Deployment Manager and one node are installed and configured in advance. IBM® HTTP Server and the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM® WebSphere® Application Server are also prerequisites. This software is provided with the HCL Connections package.
          • Installing IBM® WebSphere® Application ServerTo prepare for installing HCL Connections, install IBM® WebSphere® Application Server on the Deployment Manager and nodes, then configure them with the settings needed for Connections.
            • Determining the number of IBM® WebSphere® Application Server nodes to installThe HCL Connections installation wizard creates server instances that require each node to have an application server. Have in place the hardware you need to install IBM® WebSphere® Application Server on the Deployment Manager and the nodes you are setting up for an HCL Connections cluster.
            • Installing and configuring the IBM® WebSphere® Application Server Deployment Manager and nodesWebSphere® Application Server Network Deployment is provided with HCL Connections. Install IBM® WebSphere® Application Server on the Deployment Manager and nodes to prepare for HCL Connections installation.
          • Defining IBM® HTTP ServerDefine IBM® HTTP Server to manage web connections. If you select to configure HTTP Server at the beginning of the Connections installation, you would perform this task at that point; otherwise you would perform this after installation completes.
        • Accessing Windows® network sharesConfigure a user account to access network shares in an HCL Connections deployment on the Microsoft® Windows® operating system
        • Setting up federated repositoriesUse federated repositories with IBM® WebSphere® Application Server to manage and secure user and group identities.
        • Creating databasesCreate databases for the applications that you plan to install. You can use the database wizard or run the SQL scripts that are provided with HCL Connections™.
        • Populating the Profiles databasePopulate the Profiles database with data from the LDAP directory.
        • Before installingVerify that all necessary prerequisite conditions are complete before installing HCL Connections.
      • Installing HCL ConnectionsSelect the HCL Connections applications that you plan to use and install them in a clustered deployment.
      • Post-installation tasksAfter installation, you need to perform further tasks to ensure an efficient deployment.
      • Optional: Installing and configuring Tiny Editors for HCL ConnectionsThe Tiny editors are alternative rich-text editors which can be installed for HCL Connections™. They provide additional features and extensive customization options not available with the default editor.
      • Copying Search conversion tools to local nodes for AIX and LinuxTo enable full indexing of data, copy the Search conversion tools to local nodes.
      • Copying Search conversion tools to local nodes for WindowsTo enable full indexing of data, copy the Search conversion tools to local nodes.
      • Optional post-installation tasksComplete the post-installation tasks that are relevant to your deployment.
    • Uninstalling HCL ConnectionsUninstall HCL Connections.
    • Migrating and updatingMigrate HCL Connections™ and its supporting software to the latest release and then update the installation with the latest deployment, interim fixes, or Cumulative Refresh (CR).
    • AdministeringRun administration and maintenance tasks to keep your environment up-to-date. For example, learn how to customize your deployment or how to use the wsadmin utility to edit configuration files. You can also schedule tasks, maintain application databases, moderate content, or manage users and their roles.
    • CustomizingCustomize HCL Connections™ to fit your environment.
    • SecurityHCL Connections™ provides a flexible security infrastructure that supports an open, easily shareable data model.
    • MobileSee the HCL Connections™ Mobile documentation for Connections Cloud and Connections on-premises.
    • DevelopingGet information about how to use the APIs provided with HCL Connections™ and how to use Connections Customizer to modify the Connections pages that are returned to users.
    • Troubleshooting and supportTo isolate and resolve problems with your HCL products, you can use the troubleshooting and support information. This information contains instructions for using the problem-determination resources that are provided with your IBM® products, including HCL Connections™.

Installing IBM WebSphere Application Server

To prepare for installing HCL Connections, install IBM® WebSphere® Application Server on the Deployment Manager and nodes, then configure them with the settings needed for Connections.

Before you begin

Review the hardware and software requirements, go to the Detailed system requirements for HCL Connections™ to Install WebSphere Application Server updates, latest Java Development Kit, and update the HTTP server and plugin.
  • Determining the number of IBM WebSphere Application Server nodes to install
    The HCL Connections installation wizard creates server instances that require each node to have an application server. Have in place the hardware you need to install IBM WebSphere Application Server on the Deployment Manager and the nodes you are setting up for an HCL Connections cluster.
  • Installing and configuring the IBM WebSphere Application Server Deployment Manager and nodes
    WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment is provided with HCL Connections. Install IBM WebSphere Application Server on the Deployment Manager and nodes to prepare for HCL Connections installation.
Related tasks
  • Setting up federated repositories
  • Adding a node to a cluster
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