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OpenLM Identity Service installation guide

Prerequisites​

  • A dedicated empty database for Identity Service according to system requirements.

Introduction​

The Identity Service is a secured solution that manages the authentication for all the OpenLM products. It uses the industry-standard OAuth 2.0 and it serves to log a user right away. Also, make sure to consult the OpenLM System requirements.

Installation​

Below is a short guide on how to install and configure the Identity Service:

  1. On the OpenLM website, obtain the OpenLM Identity Service. Launch it to trigger the installation process:
  2. Read carefully the terms and conditions. If compliant, check the box to accept then select Next.
  3. If you want to install the Identity Service in a different location, select Change and navigate to the destination folder of your selecting.
  4. The Identity Service requires an empty database. Make sure you have one before continuing with the installation then select Install:

Identity Service installer ready-to-install screen with the Install button.

  1. The next prompt will disclose the temporary username and password. We strongly recommend changing them right away. Select Next to continue:

Identity Service installer disclosing the temporary username and password.

  1. Immediately after you will be directed to the database configuration tool prompt. Type in all the required details. Test the connection. If successful, select Approve.

powershell prompt

  1. In the next prompt declare the port number then select Enter. The default is 5000: Note: Do not use a port number that is occupied by other applications. If you are not sure, use the default 5000.

To check whether port 5000 is in use, run this command in CMD: netstat -a -n -o | find "5000"

powershell prompt

  1. In the next steps, the database will be created and the Identity Service configured:

powershell prompt

  1. When the configuration is completed, press Enter.
  1. Select the Finish button. You will be redirected to the OpenLM Identity Service UI. Sign in with the provided default credentials:

Login: Admin

Password: Admin123!

Identity service login

  1. Change the temporary password. Type in a new reliable password, confirm it then select the Change button:

Identity service change password prompt

  1. Once the password has been changed, you will be redirected to the login page. Use your new credentials to access the Identity Service account. Consult this guide for the recommended Identity Service configuration.
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