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Installing root broker for Symantec Product Authentication Service

Install the root broker only if you plan on using Symantec Product Authentication Service. The root broker administrator must install and configure the root broker before you configure the Authentication Service for VCS. Symantec recommends that you install the root broker on a stable system that is outside the cluster. You can install the root broker on an AIX, HP-UX, Linux, or Solaris system. See Veritas Cluster Server User's Guide for more information. You can configure the Authentication Service during or after VCS installation.

See Symantec Product Authentication Service.

 To install the root broker

1. Change to the directory where you can start the installvcs program:

   # cd cluster_server

2. Start the Root Broker installation program:

   # ./installvcs -security

3. Select to install the Root Broker from the three choices that the installer presents:

   3 Install Symantec Security Services Root Broker

4. Enter the name of the system where you want to install the Root Broker.

   Enter the system name on which to install VxSS: east

5. Review the output as the installer:
   • checks to make sure that the VCS supports the operating system
   • verifies that you are installing from the global zone (only on Solaris)
   • checks if the system already runs the security depot
6. Review the output as the installvcs program checks for the installed depots on the system.

   The installvcs program lists the depots that will be installed on the system. Press Enter to continue.

7. Review the output as the installer installs the root broker on the system.
8. Enter y when the installer prompts you to configure the Symantec Product Authentication Service.
9. Enter a password for the root broker. Make sure the password contains a minimum of five characters.
10. Enter a password for the authentication broker. Make sure the password contains a minimum of five characters.
11. Press Enter to start the Authentication Server processes.

Do you want to start Symantec Product Authentication Service 
processes now? [y,n,q] y
 

12. Review the output as the installer starts the Authentication Service.
13. If you plan to configure the Authentication Service during VCS installation, choose to configure the cluster in secure mode when the installer prompts you.

    See Installing and configuring VCS 5.0