This is only an introductory course;
its main purpose is to familiarize you with some of the terms used
to discuss Meta-Directory and step you through a demo installation.
You should read the TechPubs
documents and take additional courses before actually installing
this product at a customer site.
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General Concepts
The first goal of this course is to provide you with an overview
of the problem that motivates companies to use a meta-directory service.
We'll introduce you to the concepts of synching and joining
and show how data stored in various formats can be assembled into a composite
LDAP-compliant database, called a "metaview".
You'll also learn about the basic features and architecture of iPlanet's
Meta-Directory version 1. We'll cover the use of direct and indirect
connector views and show you how to use the Join Engine to create
a metaview using sample data.
Demo Installation
The second goal of this course is to teach you how to install
and configure Meta-Directory 1.0 in a sandbox environment.
The term "sandbox environment" refers to a test system functioning in a non-critical role.
This could be your own personal desktop system or a machine in a testing lab or classroom.
Your sandbox environment should be a system you can afford to make mistakes on.
We strongly suggest you actually install Meta-Directory by following the step-by-step instructions
in the Installation Module.
This will require you to have access to the Meta-Directory installation software,
either from a CD or from the iPlanet download site.
Management Center
The third goal of this course is to tour the Management Center.
In this section you will look at the capabilities of the Management Center
to monitor Meta-Directory performance, configure components, and manage
operations.
By the time you finish this course you should be able to start and stop the
Meta-Directory server and perform simple administrative tasks.
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