NetIQ Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 Release Notes

January 2023

NetIQ identity Validator 2.0. Patch 1 resolves a previous issue. This document outlines the instructions on how you can apply this patch.

For the list of software fixes and enhancements in the previous release, see NetIQ Identity Validator 2.0 Release Notes.

1.0 What’s New

The NetIQ Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 provides the following enhancements and fixes in this release:

1.1 Software fixes

This release provides the following software fix that resolve previous issue in Identity Validator 2.0.

Wait, Pause, and Manual Test Actions

The Wait, Pause, and Manual Test Action features are fully implemented.

2.0 System Requirements

Following are the system requirements for NetIQ Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1:

2.1 Operating System Support

This release of Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 supports the following operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10.

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7.5, RHEL 7.6, and RHEL 8).

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES15 SP2, and SP3).

  • Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave).

2.2 Supported Browsers

This release of Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 supports the following browsers:

  • Chrome (v100 and above).

  • Firefox (105.0.1).

  • Safari (V15.6.1 and above).

3.0 Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 installation are as follows:

  • Ensure that the Java 1.8 (latest update) installed on your machine. Also make sure that the Java command is accessible from the console.

  • Extracted IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file.

  • By default the IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip will provide a validator.keystore file with a default SSL certificate. The user should create a new SSL certificate and add that certificate to the keystore. Other option is that the user can import an already available certificate to the keystore.

  • Get the Identity Validator License Key and rename it as license.dat, and then save it in the config folder.

NOTE:If you already have an activate license of Identity Manager 4.8, then return that license, and obtain a new Identity Validator License Key.

4.0 Installation of Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1

The Installation process of Identity Validator 2.0 patch 1 for new users is explained here:

4.1 Installation of Identity Validator 2.0 patch 1 on Windows for New users

Before installing, ensure to have all the Prerequisites in your system. To install the Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 on the Windows platform, perform the following steps:

NOTE:Before installing the Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1, ensure that the Java path is added in the system variables.

  1. Download the IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file that contains Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 installation files.

  2. Extract the downloaded IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file.

  3. Navigate to the extracted folder IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.

  4. Copy Validator license.dat to config folder.

  5. Run the create-db_win.bat file.

    NOTE:You must execute the Create-db file only once to create the initial database.

    Creating database for Validator:

    1. When prompted, enter the database password of your choice.

    2. Re-enter the database password to confirm.

      Create administrator password for Validator login:

    3. Enter Login password of your choice.

    4. Re-enter Login password to confirm.

  6. Run the start-validator_win.bat file.

  7. On an Internet browser open the following URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/validator

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/validator

    The Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 application is launched.

    NOTE:For the Validator API documentation open the following URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/api/validator/v1/swagger#

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/api/validator/v1/swagger#

4.2 Installation of Identity Validator 2.0 patch 1 on Linux or Mac OS for New users

Before installing, ensure to have all the Prerequisites in your system. To install the Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 on the Linux or Mac OS platform, perform the following steps:

NOTE:Before installing the Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1, ensure that the Java path is added in the system variables.

  1. Download theIDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file that contains Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 installation files.

  2. Extract the downloaded IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file.

  3. Navigate to the extracted folder IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.

  4. Copy Validator license.dat to config folder.

  5. Run the following create-db shell script:

    ./create-db_mac_linux.sh

    NOTE:You must run the./create-db_mac_linux.sh file only once to create the initial database.

    Creating database for Validator:

    1. When prompted, enter the database password of your choice.

    2. Re-enter the database password to confirm.

      Create administrator password for Validator login:

    3. Enter Login password of your choice.

    4. Re-enter Login password to confirm.

  6. Run the following Start shell script:

    ./start-validator_mac_linux.sh

  7. On an Internet browser open the following URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/validator

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/validator

    The Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 application is launched.

    NOTE:For the Validator API documentation open the following URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/api/validator/v1/swagger#

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/api/validator/v1/swagger#

5.0 Updating Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1

The Updating process of Identity Validator 2.0 patch 1 for existing users is explained here:

5.1 Updating Identity Validator 2.0 patch 1 on Windows for Existing users

To update the Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 on the Windows platform, perform the following steps:

  1. Stop the Identity Validator 2.0 running in the system by pressing Ctrl + C on your keyboard.

  2. Download and extract the IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file that contains Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 installation files.

  3. Copy the validator-2.0.0.0100.jar file from the extracted folder location IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1\lib\jars.

  4. Replace the copied file with the .jar file inside the existing IDM_Validator_2.0.0\lib\jars folder.

    NOTE:It is recommended to have a backup of the .jar file of previous release.

  5. Run the start-validator_win.bat file.

  6. On an Internet browser open the URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/validator

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/validator

    The Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 application is launched.

    NOTE:For the Validator API documentation open the following URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/api/validator/v1/swagger#

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/api/validator/v1/swagger#

5.2 Updating Identity Validator 2.0 patch 1 on Linux or Mac OS for Existing users

To update the Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 on the Linux or Mac OS platform, perform the following steps:

  1. Run the following shell script to stop Identity Validator 2.0:

    ./stop-validator_mac_linux.sh

  2. Download and extract the IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1.zip file that contains Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 installation files.

  3. Copy the validator-2.0.0.0100.jar file from the extracted folder location IDM_Validator_2.0.0_P1\lib\jars.

  4. Replace the copied file with the .jar file inside the existing IDM_Validator_2.0.0\lib\jars folder.

    NOTE:It’s recommended to have a backup of the .jar file of previous release.

  5. Run the following Start shell script:

    ./start-validator_mac_linux.sh

  6. On an Internet browser open the following URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/validator

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/validator

    The Identity Validator 2.0 Patch 1 application is launched.

    NOTE:For the Validator API documentation open the URL:

    https://<ip address>:<port>/api/validator/v1/swagger#

    For example:

    https://localhost:8380/api/validator/v1/swagger#

6.0 Known Issues

NetIQ Corporation strives to ensure our products provide quality solutions for your enterprise software needs. There are no new issues other than the issues mentioned in NetIQ Identity Validator 2.0 Release Notes. If you need further assistance with any issue, please contact Technical Support.

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