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Active Administrator 8.6.2 - Installation Guide

Installation Considerations for Active Administrator Installing and configuring Active Administrator Appendix: Active Administrator Server Manager

Installing Active Administrator server

 
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NOTE: The server needs to be installed on only one computer.
To install Active Administrator server
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Launch the autorun.
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On the Home page, click Install.
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Click Install next to Active Administrator Server.
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On the Welcome screen of the Install Wizard, click Next.
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Click View License Agreement.
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Scroll to the end of the license agreement.
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Click I accept these terms, and click OK.
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Click Next.
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To change the location of the program files, click Change, or click Next to accept the default installation directory.
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Click Install.
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If you receive a message that some files are currently in use, click OK to close the applications automatically.
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If you receive a message that setup was unable to close the applications, close the applications manually, and then click OK.
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Click Finish.
Launch Configuration Wizard is selected by default. When you click Finish, you continue to the configuration wizard. See Configuring the server.

Configuring the server

The AA Configuration Wizard guides you through configuring the various services that are required to run Active Administrator. After this initial configuration, you can modify the server configuration within the Active Administrator console under the Configuration module.

If you are upgrading Active Administrator or have already run the configuration wizard, your previous settings appear on each page. You can quickly page through the wizard accepting the current settings or take the opportunity to make changes to your setup.

To run the AA Configuration Wizard
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If you are installing Active Administrator, the configuration wizard opens automatically. Otherwise, open the AA Configuration Wizard from the Start menu.
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On the Welcome page, click Next.
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The first time you start the configuration wizard, you must apply a valid license file. See Applying a license file.
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If you are upgrading Active Administrator, you are asked if you want to upgrade your existing live database and all archive databases. If you select Yes, proceed to Configuring purge and archive settings. If you select No, see Setting the Active Administrator database.

To configure the Active Administrator console, follow the steps in these sections:

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Applying a license file
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Creating a passphrase
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Setting the Active Administrator database
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Setting the Active Administrator archive database
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Configuring purge and archive settings
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Storing Active Administrator data
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Setting up the email server
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Setting up features and the owner
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Configuring active template delegation enforcement
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Configuring group policy history
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Configuring Active Directory backups
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Configuring Active Administrator users
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Configuring service accounts
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Connecting to System Center Operations Manager and Enabling SNMP Notifications
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Reviewing selections

Applying a license file

 
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NOTE: The full and evaluation versions of Active Administrator® are identical. The license file is the sole determinant of program functionality.

During the free 30-day trial period, there is unlimited auditing of domain controllers. The Certificate Management features are not included.

The Certificate Management and Active Directory Health features each require a separate license. If you do not have a license file to apply, the module does not appear in Active Administrator. You will see the Certificate Management features listed under the Configuration module, but when you select the feature, a warning displays that a license is required.

To apply the license file
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Select the licenses to update, and click Update License.
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NOTE: You also can update licenses from the Active Administrator Server Manager. From the Start menu, open AA Server Manager, and click Update License.
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Locate the license file(s). A license file is approximately 1 KB in size and has a .dlv file extension. Once applied, the License Status should indicate Installed.
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To view details of a license, select the license, and click Details.
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Click Next. See Creating a passphrase.

Creating a passphrase

A passphrase is used to control access to Active Administrator data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Active Administrator content will be secured using the passphrase and requires the passphrase for accessing the content or for changing the passphrase.

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CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.
CAUTION: If the passphrase is lost, it will be impossible to access Active Administrator data. You will have to uninstall Active Administrator, remove all associated files, and start a new installation of Active Administrator. For more information, see Recovering from a lost passphrase .
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NOTE: You can manage the passphrase from the Active Administrator Server Manager. From the Start menu, open AA Server Manager, and click Manage in the Security Manager section.
To create a passphrase
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Type a passphrase of 25 to 32 characters and then type it again to confirm.
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Record the passphrase in a secure location.
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CAUTION: You must know the current passphrase to change or restore the passphrase. It is very important to record the passphrase in a secure location where it can be retrieved when required.
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Click Next. See Setting the Active Administrator database.
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