Uninstalling the Starling CertAccess Agent
To uninstall the Starling CertAccess Agent, remove the Starling CertAccess Agent components from the administrative workstation and from the server running the Starling CertAccess Service (Job server). To do this, use the Windows standard functionality for uninstalling programs.
To remove the Starling CertAccess Agent from the workstation
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Start uninstalling the Starling CertAccess Agent using Windows standard functionality for uninstalling programs.
This starts the Starling CertAccess uninstall wizard.
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On the start page, select the language for the wizard and click Next.
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The Uninstall page shows the directory from which the Starling CertAccess Agent components will be removed.
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Specify whether you also want the log and configuration files to be removed.
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Click Next.
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Confirm the security prompt with OK.
- Click End on the last page to end the program.
To remove the Starling CertAccess Agent from the Job server
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Start the Services manager on the Job server and end the Starling CertAccess Service.
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Start uninstalling the Starling CertAccess Agent using Windows standard functionality for uninstalling programs.
This starts the Starling CertAccess uninstall wizard.
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On the start page, select the language for the wizard and click Next.
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The Uninstall page shows the directory from which the Starling CertAccess Agent components will be removed.
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Specify whether you also want the log and configuration files to be removed.
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Click Next.
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Confirm the security prompt with OK.
- Click End on the last page to end the program.
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Working with the Starling CertAccess Agent
Use the Starling CertAccess Agent to set up synchronization between an managed Active Directory environment and Starling CertAccess. In this case, the Active Directory domains are seen as the primary system. Modifications in the primary system are transferred on a daily basis to Starling CertAccess. Changes to Active Directory group memberships in Starling CertAccess are published immediately in the Active Directory domain.
Use the Starling CertAccess Agent to perform the following:
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Manage Starling CertAccess administrators
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Install the Starling CertAccess Service
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Configure email notification distribution
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Install the ADSI provider
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Set up synchronization and synchronize an Active Directory environment through One Identity Active Roles
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Display the Starling CertAccess Service's status
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Configure automatic identity assignment
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Configure automatic assignment of system entitlements to the IT Shop
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Starting the Starling CertAccess Launchpad
The Starling CertAccess Launchpad allows you to run all the functions of the Starling CertAccess Agent.
To start the Launchpad
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In the Windows start menu, select Starling CertAccess Launchpad.
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When prompted, enter the configuration data for your Starling CertAccess instance.
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In the Starling CertAccess configuration data dialog, copy your Starling CertAccess Agent key into the text field.
- Click OK.
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If your Starling CertAccess instance has been updated, the Starling CertAccess Agent updates automatically as well. This loads the newest version of the Starling CertAccess Agent and installs it.
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Sign in with your Starling credentials.
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To minimize the application in the task bar, click Close.
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Loading the Starling CertAccess instance configuration file
To communicate with Starling CertAccess, the Starling CertAccess Agent requires the key of your Starling CertAccess instance. This key might be required when you start the Launchpad for the first time or when you set up synchronization. The key is not stored permanently due to security reasons and must be renewed when required.
To use the Starling CertAccess Agent key
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Open your Starling CertAccess instance's Starling CertAccess website.
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Copy the Starling CertAccess Agent key into the clipboard. Under Step 2, click Copy.
IMPORTANT: Save your Starling CertAccess Agent key in a safe place because you will need it later.
To load the configuration data
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In the Starling CertAccess configuration data dialog, copy your Starling CertAccess Agent key into the text field.
- Click OK.
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