14 Novell eDirectory 8.8 What's New Guidenovdocx (en) 6 April 20071.3 Installing and Configuring eDirectoryThrough YaSTOn SLES 9.1 or otherwise known as Open Enterprise Server (OES), you can install and configureeDirectory 8.8 through YaST.For more information on installing and configuring eDirectory through YaST, refer to the NovelleDirectory 8.8 Installation Guide (http://www.novell.com/documentation/edir88/edirin88/data/a79kg0w.html#bv1lxl8).1.4 Installing eDirectory 8.8 in a CustomLocationeDirectory 8.8 gives you the flexibility to install the application, data, and configuration files in alocation of your choice.One of the scenarios for installing eDirectory 8.8 in a custom location is when you already have anearlier version of eDirectory installed on your host and you want to test eDirectory 8.8 beforeupgrading to it. This way, you can have your existing eDirectory setup undisturbed and also test thisnew version. You can then decide whether you want to retain your existing version or want toupgrade to eDirectory 8.8.NOTE: SLP and the SNMP subagent are installed in the default locations.This section explains how to install the various files in a custom location: Section 1.4.1, “Specifying a Custom Location for Application Files,” on page 14 Section 1.4.2, “Specifying a Custom Location for Data Files,” on page 15 Section 1.4.3, “Specifying a Custom Location for Configuration Files,” on page 151.4.1 Specifying a Custom Location for Application FilesWhile installing eDirectory, you can install your application files in a location of your choice.Linux and UNIXTo install eDirectory 8.8 in a custom location, you can use the Tarball installation file and untareDirectory 8.8 in a location of your choice.NetWareYou cannot specify a custom location for the application files on NetWare.WindowsYou were able to specify a custom location for the application files during the installation Wizardeven prior to eDirectory 8.8.