4.2 Downloading and Installing an NPM

Novell plug-in modules (NPMs) are available for download on the Novell Product Downloads Web site. For more information on where and how to download plug-ins, see TID#10095332.

NOTE:By default, the plug-in modules are not replicated between iManager servers. We recommend that you install the plug-in modules you want on each iManager server.

The process you use to download and install plug-in modules varies depending on whether or not you have RBS configured. For more information about RBS, see Roles and Tasks in the iManager 2.5 Administration Guide.

4.2.1 Installing a Plug-In When RBS Is Not Configured

  1. Go to the iManager Plug-Ins site.

    A list displays the available plug-ins, organized by product.

  2. Select the plug-in you want to download and review information specific to that plug-in, then close the text windows.

    Plug-ins are packaged in modules (NPMs). These modules are capable of containing one or more plug-ins.

  3. Click the Download button, log in, then review the download agreement.

    If you haven’t registered yet, you can register for free.

  4. On the server where iManager is installed, download the plug-in.npm.

  5. Log in to iManager.

  6. Click the Configure button Configure button.

  7. Under Module Installation, click Available Novell Plug-in Modules.

  8. Click New, then browse for the plug-in.npm file.

  9. Click OK. You are returned to the Available Novell Plug-in Modules page.

  10. Select the plug-in.npm file and click Install.

    This install will take a few minutes.

  11. Restart Tomcat.

    Platform

    Restart Command

    NetWare® 6.5 or later

    Enter TC4STOP. Wait at least one minute, then enter TOMCAT4 to start the service again.

    Windows*

    Stop and start the Tomcat service.

    Solaris*

    Enter /etc/init.d/imgr stop, then enter /etc/init.d/imgr start.

    HP*-UX*

    Enter /opt/hpws/tomcat/bin/shutdown.sh, then enter /opt/hpws/tomcat/bin/startup.sh.

    Linux*

    Enter /etc/init.d/novell-tomcat4 stop, then enter /etc/init.d/novell-tomcat4 start.

    Tomcat sometimes requires several minutes to fully initialize. Wait at least 5 minutes before trying to log in to iManager.

  12. Restart Apache.

  13. Verify that the new Role appears in the Roles and Tasks page.

    To add members to the new Role, use the Modify Member Association task.

4.2.2 Installing a Plug-In When RBS Is Configured

IMPORTANT:In order to reinstall an existing plug-in, you must first delete the rbsModule object for that plug-in from eDirectory using the Module Configuration > Delete RBS Module task.

  1. Go to the iManager Plug-Ins site.

    A list displays the available plug-ins, organized by product.

  2. Select the plug-in you want to download and review information specific to that plug-in, then close the text windows.

    Plug-ins are packaged in modules (NPMs). Those modules are capable of containing one or more plug-ins.

  3. Click the Download button, log in, then review the download agreement.

    If you haven’t registered yet, you can register for free.

  4. On the system where iManager is installed, download the plug-in.npm.

  5. Log in to iManager.

  6. Click the Configure button Configure button.

  7. Click iManager Configuration > Modules, then click Install to install the module package.

  8. Select the plug-in.npm file to install.

    This install will take a few minutes.

  9. Restart Tomcat.

    Platform

    Restart Command

    NetWare 6.5 or later

    Enter TC4STOP. Wait at least 1 minute, then enter TOMCAT4 to start the service again.

    Windows

    Stop and start the Tomcat service.

    Solaris

    Enter /etc/init.d/imgr stop, then enter /etc/init.d/imgr start.

    HP-UX

    Enter /opt/hpws/tomcat/bin/shutdown.sh, then enter /opt/hpws/tomcat/bin/startup.sh.

    Linux

    Enter /etc/init.d/novell-tomcat4 stop, then enter /etc/init.d/novell-tomcat4 start.

    Tomcat sometimes requires several minutes to fully initialize. Wait at least 5 minutes before trying to log in to iManager.

  10. Restart Apache.

  11. Log in to iManager, then click the Configure button.

  12. Select Role-Based Services > RBS Configuration.

    The table on the 2.x Collections tabbed page displays any out-of-date modules.

  13. To update them, select the number in the Out-of-Date column for the Collection you want to update.

    The list of outdated modules is displayed.

  14. Select the module you want to update and then click Update at the top of the table.

4.2.3 Deleting an NPM

  1. In iManager, select the Configure view.

  2. Click Module Installation > Installed Novell Plug-in Modules.

  3. Select the plug-in modules you want to delete.

  4. Click Uninstall.

  5. Restart Tomcat. (See previous table of commands.)